Persons with this disorder typically demonstrate a loss of hearing that is inconsistent with audiometric test findings.

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Functional or nonorganic hearing loss is a disorder where an individual experiences hearing loss despite no evidence of damage or hearing loss on audiometric tests. It is a psychogenic hearing disorder often associated with psychological stress. The hearing loss is not true but rather is subjective and can be reversed with psychological intervention.

Persons with This Disorder Typically Demonstrate a Loss of Hearing