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How can you inherit huntingtons disease?
Huntington's is a genetic disease meaning that it is inherited to offspring of effected parents. If one of your biological parents have it you are at risk. I would ask my doctor for genetic testing to see if I had it.
Is huntingtons painful?
It can be, especially for the family.
Is chrones disease contagious?
No, it is an incurable autoimmune disease. There appears to be some genetic link between family members developing the disease.
How does anemia spread?
Anemia isn't a contagious disease but it is a disease you can inherit from your family members.
Is Crohns disease a genetic disorder?
There is a genetic component as family members of affected people are more likely to get it, however, most people with Crohn's Disease do not have affected family members so there are other factors that are probably more important.
What causes Paget's disease?
The cause of Paget's disease is not known. It does appear to affect multiple members of a family so it is important for the family of someone suffering from Paget's disease to be tested. Early diagnosis and treatment are important.
Is Narcolepsy a disease?
In about 8-12% of cases, people diagnosed with narcolepsy know of other family members with similar symptoms. Most people with the condition have no family members with narcolepsy.
What is the percentage of family members of a diabetic who gets the disease?
The odds depend partially on the type of diabetes.
How can a person be screened for a genetic disorder such as Huntingtons disease?
By genetic testing. This involves laboratory testing on a small blood sample. It will normally be accompanied by family history tracking, and a physical examination, along with counseling.
What cause paget's diseases?
The cause of Paget's disease is not known. It does appear to affect multiple members of a family so it is important for the family of someone suffering from Paget's disease to be tested. Early diagnosis and treatment are important.
How do people live with Alzheimer's disease?
They would get help from family members or friends. People with it can not take care of them self.
What was the name of the disease that killed most of Edgar allan female family members?
The disease that killed most of Edgar Allan Poe's female family members was tuberculosis. It was a common and deadly illness during that time period, and sadly, it took the lives of many people, including Poe's loved ones.
