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The mental illness Bipolar disorder is thought to be genetic (hereditary) however we don't know of a specific gene that is responsible for it. It appears that many genes must be present for bipolar disorder to manifest, likely, along with other risk factors. This has been shown in twin studies. While identical twins share 100% of their DNA, if one twin has bipolar disorder other other twin does not have bipolar disorder 100% of the time. The rate of concordance of bipolar disorder type one in identical twins is between 33-90%, according to Medscape Reference.
According to Medscape Reference, first-degree relatives of a person with bipolar disorder type one have a seven times greater risk of bipolar I than the general population. Additionally, major mental illnesses all seem to travel together as offspring of a parent with bipolar disorder have a 50% chance of having another major psychiatric disorder. It's important to note that even siblings raised in different households still show an elevated risk, illustrating that bipolar disorder is not only due to a shared environment but also genetics.
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∙ 16y agoNot alot is known about Bipolare Disorder, but there is a strong correlation between family members and occurances of the disorder.
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Do all bipolar parents have children with bipolar depression?
Bipolar disorder is hereditary, but it is very common for it to skip generations. If a child doesn't actually have it, mimicking parents who do will not make them bipolar. However, as children mimic behavior; they may exhibit the symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Is bi-polar disorder hereditary?
Yes. While not everyone in the family will become bipolar, it does run in families.
If uncle has bipolar can nephew inhert e it?
Bipolar is hereditary; someone in the uncle's immediate ancestry would have had it and passed it on. That person could also have passed it on to the nephew. It is common for it to skip generations.
this person is worried and trying to know if being bipolar is hereditary.?
Their is a genetic component to bipolar and other mental disorders that does run in families. While a history of bipolar disorder is a red flag, it does not automatically follow that it will pass from one generation to the next. it is quite possible for a person to be bipolar without any family history of the disorder.
Are schizophrenia bipolar disorder and paranoia hereditary and transmitted from father to son?
Paranoia, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder are partially (but not completely- environmental factors can still influence them) inherited. They are not passed from father to son any more than they are from mother to daughter.
Can you cause someone to be bipolar?
Bipolar disorder can run in families. My mother (who is now deceased), older sister and daughter all are bipolar. It can skip generations or only one person in the family can be affected. My daughter's doctor advised that her children run a 25 percent chance of being bipolar.
Can personalities be traits?
It really depends on a lot of things. Say your mother was bipolar (just an example) and it was hereditary. This could change the way you act, and therefore your personality. Hoped this helped!
Is Bipolarism inheritable?
yes, Bipolar disorder is hereditary. You are born with it and will have it for your whole life. There is no cure, but there are ways to make it more tolerable. You can also develop this illness from brain injury or drug use, however.
Is Bipolar disorder genetic?
Yes BiPolar is genetic and it is highly likely that someone who has BiPolar has a family member with the same condition. But not always i mean someone has to be first.
What is bipolar NOS?
Bipolar NOS is a category for bipolar states that do not clearly fit into the bipolar I, II, or cyclothymia diagnoses.
How do you say bipolar disorder in Spanish?
Desorden bipolar o trastorno bipolar
Are spindles bipolar?
Are spindles bipolar
