Question 1

are there some genetic reasons i get atrioventricular node conduction block off and on?

Accepted Answer

No: There are some genetic conditions associated with heart block, some associated with deafness. In these cases, the heart block is permanent. If your heart block is transitory, it may be related to some medications you are taking (if any) or underlying conditions, depending on your age. You should see a doctor to determine if further tests or treatments (e.g. Pacemaker) are needed.

Question 2

are there better and newer treatments for atrioventricular node conduction block?

Accepted Answer

Not really: There are really no medical treatments for av block.  Best treatment is to avoid the medications that cause it or make it worse. If the block is severe enough, pacemaker is usually the treatment.

Question 3

what sort of problem is an atrio-ventricular node conduction block?

Accepted Answer

AV block: The av node is specialized tissue in the heart that normally modifies/delays electrical impulses transmitted from the upper chambers (atria) to the lower chambers (ventricles). If the delay is too intense, conduction slows abnormally and "block" is said to be present. The severity can vary from insignificant /no symptoms to passing out, even death. A simple ekg can usually diagnose the severity.

Question 4

why do blood family members if they had a baby why is the baby risking genetic defects why does this happen? no real reason to ask i'm just curious.

Accepted Answer

Recessive genes: People in general possess some recessive genes. When unrelated people have a child, it is far less likely to have both possessing the same recessive genes. With minor exceptions, genetic diseases do not show up unless the baby inherits both recessive genes. Since related people are more likely to possess the recessive genes, the risk of genetic defect rises significantly when they are related

Question 5

what is the genetic reason for causing kleinfelter's?

Accepted Answer

Extra X in men: Klinefelter syndrome is usually caused by an extra x chromosome in males, changing their normal 46, xy chromosome constitution to 47, xxy.  The extra x causes tall stature with an asthenic build, underdevelopment of the testis and infertility. Sometimes there is more than one x, like 48, xxxy, often causing intellectual disability. The extra chromosome is a chance occurrence.

Question 6

i'm curious, my cheeks are always rosy red for some reason, even if i'm not cold! is there a reason or is it just genetics?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Red cheeks are from the vasodialation of the vessles near the surface of your skin.  Anger, embarrasment or stress can effect those vessles,  also heat from excesize or fever can cause vessles to dialate to eliminate the heat.  Alcohol causes capilaries to dialate as well.  There are some medical causes  of constant red cheeks such as rosacea or lupus.  Your physician can diagnose that.

Question 7

is there a reason incest leads to a lot of genetic disorders?

Accepted Answer

Double dose of genes: Genetic disorders are more likely to show up from incest because people who are related have many genes in common. Usually the genes that cause genetic disorders are rare but if the parents share genes the baby is likely to get a double dose of the rare gene so the disorder is more likely to be apparent. For some genes it requires the same gene come from both parents to show up in the child.

Question 8

hi! my left rib sticks out for some reason, doctor said it was a deformity and told me it was most likely genetic and i shouldnt worry about it, is there any other doctor that can agree with his statement? just curious?

Accepted Answer

: Your ribs emerge forward from your vertebrae . They are normally stacked straight like dominoes, but if one or more vertebrae have an edge rotated forward the rib it supports will project forward on that side and withdraw a little from the other. The finding usually causes no important problems. I know of no treatment. It is how your body formed.

Question 9

just wondering...is there a reason why one person's finger nails will be stronger then another person's. is it genetic or vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Proteins: Genetics have to play a role, but so does diet. Proteins are the key here, not vitamins.

Question 10

im 17 years old and am losing hair in the temples of my head. its getting pretty far back on the right side. i work out heavily and eat very well. other than genetics i cant think of any reason id have this issue. how can i regrow or prevent loss?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: You need to properly diagnose  this hair loss. Should it be the very common androgenetic alopecia, known as male pattern baldness, he will provide you with possibly an oral med along with a topical otc med to help you. However, it just might be something different, and that is why you should be evaluated.

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Why do blood family members if they had a baby why is the baby risking genetic defects why does this happen? no real reason to ask i'm just curious.

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What is the genetic reason for causing kleinfelter's?

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I'm curious, my cheeks are always rosy red for some reason, even if i'm not cold! is there a reason or is it just genetics?

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Is there a reason incest leads to a lot of genetic disorders?

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Hi! my left rib sticks out for some reason, doctor said it was a deformity and told me it was most likely genetic and i shouldnt worry about it, is there any other doctor that can agree with his statement? just curious?

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Just wondering...is there a reason why one person's finger nails will be stronger then another person's. is it genetic or vitamins?

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Im 17 years old and am losing hair in the temples of my head. its getting pretty far back on the right side. i work out heavily and eat very well. other than genetics i cant think of any reason id have this issue. how can i regrow or prevent loss?

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