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Cystic Fibrosis
An inherited disease affecting exocrine glands and resulting in chronic infections in the respiratory system and faulty pancreatic function.
454 Questions
Is cystic fibrosis dominant or recessive?
Cystic Fibrosis is recessive. If you have one CF gene and one non-CF gene, you will be a carrier but not have CF.
If both parent are carriers there is a 1 in 4 chance the child will have CF. and a 50% chance they will be a carrier them self.
What is an fact about the cystic fibrosis?
Cystic Fibrosis Is The UK's Most Common Life-Threatening Disease. It Affects About
7500 People In The UK. It Is An Inherited Disease. People With CF Are Recommended To Have A High Calorie And High Fat Diet. Both Parents Must Pass On The Defective Gene For Any Of Their Children To Get CF.
CF Can Cause Coughing Or Whezzing , Weight Loss And More Symptoms.
Most Cystic Fibrosis Patients Only Live To Be Slightly More Than Thirty Years Old.
Do cystic fibrosis have to be operated?
Cystic fibrosis (CF) does not typically require surgery as a primary treatment, as it is a genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system. However, some patients may need surgical interventions to address complications, such as severe lung disease, intestinal blockages, or sinus issues. Treatment primarily focuses on managing symptoms and preventing infections through medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications. Regular monitoring and a multidisciplinary approach are essential for optimal care.
Sadly so far there is not a cure but they're working on it so there is a slight possibility
! there is no cure and its genetically proven!
Can cystic fibrosis kill the person who has it?
Cystic fibrosis is a inherited disease where ususally by the time of 30-35 the person who has it does die.
What are facts about Cystic Fibrosis?
named for scarring and syst formation in ur pancreas
about 1000 people are diagnosed a year
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there is no cure for this yet
causes early death
is a ressesive trait
To be a cystic fibrosis carrier do your parents have to have a cystics fibrosis gene?
Yes, since the disease is a recessive inherted trait BOTH parents must carry the gene but will not have the disease itself. Approximately 30,000 people in the United States have cystic fibrosis.
An additional ten million more-or about one in every 31 Americans-are carriers of the defective CF gene, but do not have the disease. The disease is most common in Caucasians, but it can affect all races.
Why does cystic fibrosis make people infertile?
Over 95% of males with cystic Fibrosis are infertile. There are 3 reasons why this is true. 1) Often, the males lacks the pretense of his vas deferens, the tubes which move sperm from the testicles to the penis. 2) At other times, the vas deferens is blocked, and sperm are unable to pass through. 3) Finally, when there is a sufficient opening for the sperm to pass through, the sperm are insufficiently mobile and cannot make their way through the vaginal tract to the female egg.
Can fibroids cause pelvic pain and leg numbness and anemia?
Yes, heavy bleeding and fibroid pressing on nerves can cause pelvic pain and numbness.
Can someone have a baby with Cystic Fibrosis at age fifteen?
Yes. A person can have a baby with cystic fibrosis at any age.
What should people with cystic fibrosis avoid?
Other CF's and people with Chest Infections. And extremeexercise and low fat diets!
What parts of the body are affected by cystic fibrosis?
airways, bronchial, lungs, pancreas, skin, liver, small instestine, reproductive tract
What are some medical conditions that could cause steatorrhea?
There are multiple things that can cause steatorrhea. A person taking weight loss drugs may experience this as a symptom. As well, people with lower fats and enzymes can experience this.
Lipase deficiency
Explain why the parents of someone with cystic fibrosis do not show any symptoms?
In order to have a child with cystic fibrosis, both parents must be carriers (assuming neither of the parents actually have CF; then obviously they will have symptoms). In CF, a carrier has no symptoms, unlike sickle cell anemia, where a carrier will have mild symptoms of the disease. A carrier of CF has only one defected 7th chromosome, and the other unaffected one makes the CFTR gene work correctly. When both are defected, the result is the CF disease, and normal CFTR genes are impossible to make, causing the person to have the disease.
What did Francis Collins discover?
He discovered genes causing cystic fibrosis, neurofibromatosis, and Huntington Chorea. (i would spell check this answer) please look to further references.
You have cystic fibrosis when would you start your period?
You will usually get it when you are about 13 or 14. Some girls get it when they are 16.
Is cystic fibrosis a mutation?
yes, it is caused by a mutation in the gene cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR). The most common mutation, which results in a loss of the amino acid phenylalanine
What kind of doctor treats cystic fibrosis?
I had a nine inch ovarian cyst that ruptured. First I saw the ER doctor and then I was referred to a gynecologist. The gynecologist ordered an ultra sound and a couple other tests. Because of the size of the cyst and major blood loss the gyn removed the cyst.
If both parents have the gene, the chances are 25% of having a child with Cystic Fibrosis. The male and females x genes are affected by it and only half of it. So when the parents mate and they are going to have a baby, the chances are 25%
