Question 1

is asperger's genetically passed down?

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Partially perhaps: Scientists have long suspected that there are genetic and environmental components to Asperger syndrome.A specific gene for Asperger syndrome, however, has never been identified.  Instead, the most recent research indicates that there are most likely a common group of genes whose variations or deletions make an individual vulnerable to developing asd. Environmental factors undoubtedly also play a role.

Question 2

is all cancer genetically passed down?

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Misconception: All cancer results from accumulated genetic mutations, but these happen in your body after you're conceived. Occasionally, you may inherit the first mutation from a parent, but the vast majority of cancers are sporadic and probably unrelated to inheritance of any major cancer genes. Anybody can get cancer and you'll do well to minimize your risk and maintain surveillance.

Question 3

is haemochromatosis always passed down genetically or can it occur without any previous family history?

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: Hemochromatosis can be either hereditary or acquired. Patients can develop iron overload just from taking too much iron supplementation or receiving too much iron transfusions. You can also develop iron overload from alcoholic liver disease or chronic liver disease.

Question 4

dad has polycythemia vera. under control now but.. is this rare blood disorder genetically passed down and what are very early symptoms? worried..

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Rare condition: So the genetics is not fully understood.  Mayo clinic reference states is not inherited.  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/polycythemia-vera/ds00919/dsection=causes.

Question 5

how can i break my kleptomania?

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Seek help: It is not likely that one can cure their own psychological disorder.  One must have insight into why a behavior is done to change it.  Very few people have that kind of insight.  Psychotherapy is the usual process for understanding oneself and making changes.

Question 6

what is the medical cause of kleptomania?

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Kleptomania: There is no known medical cause of kleptomania. It is a psychiatric disorder categorized among the impulse control disorders. The release of dopamine, the reward neurotransmitter, gives a "high", when people steal and/or engage in other risky behaviors such as gambling. There might be some genetic component involved. Brain injury may sometimes suspected as a possible trigger for kleptomania.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: kleptomania?

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Stealing : Kleptomania is a psychological disorder whereby the individual has an irresistible urge to steal.

Question 8

is there a link between insomnia and kleptomania?

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None I know of: To my knowledge, there is no link at all between problems sleeping and a compulsion to steal things.  The former is much more common than the latter, and possibly someone with kleptomania will have trouble sleeping because of guilt or fear of being caught.  But insomnia definitely is not a cause of kelptmania.

Question 9

what are side effects of allopathic medicines for kleptomania?

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Many meds/many side : There is no single medicine which is prescribed for kleptomania, there are several meds can be used in different group of pharmaceuticals we can not list all the side effects.The meds used are from following groups
antidepressants
mood stabilisers
anti seizure meds
addiction meds.

Question 10

what are side effects of allopathic medicines for kleptomania c?

Accepted Answer

Many meds/many side : There is no single medicine which is prescribed for kleptomania, there are several meds can be used in different group of pharmaceuticals we can not list all the side effects.The meds used are from following groups
antidepressants
mood stabilisers
anti seizure meds
addiction meds.

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