Question 1

can my children get celiac disease if a adult has it is it hereditrty?

Accepted Answer

Increased Risk: Incidence of celiac sprue in this country is around 1/130. The niddk has a website for more info, first degree relatives of celiac patients are at much higher risk for developing it. http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/.

Question 2

can hereditary rickets be prevented? my family has a genetic kidney disorder that causes rickets. is it possible to take steps to prevent my children from getting rickets this way?

Accepted Answer

There : There are multiple kinds of kidney associated hereditary rickets that all have different patterns of inheritance.  Many are "autosomal recessive" which means that the child must get an affected gene from each parent in order to have the disease. Some are x-linked which means that women carry the gene and men get the disease.  The other type is "autosomal dominant" which means that you only need one gene to have the disease and that gene can come from either parent.  The best thing to do is discuss your type of family rickets with your doctor.  They may refer you to a genetic counselor to discuss the risk of your children in developing the disease.  Prevention depends on what kind of rickets run in your family, your gender, whether you have the disease or are a carrier, and who the partner is with whom you want to have children.

Question 3

is parkinsons disease hereditary?

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Yes: Although the causes are multifactorial and sometimes poorly understood, there is a hereditary component.  Keep in mind, that even though a parent may have it, it does not mean that it will be necessarily passed on.  The tendency, however, may be there.

Question 4

if you had a genetic disorder or inherited disease, would you know by your 20s or 30s?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: There are very many genetic or inherited diseases.  Many have variable penetrance meaning degree of symptoms can vary greatly.
We all have many genetically inherited single nucleotide polymorphisms or SNP's that may cause or contribute to disease.  Diseases related to these can present at any age.

Question 5

can a disease be both congential and hereditary?

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Yes: A congenital disease is one that is present at or about the time of birth.  It can be either hereditary or environmental in origin.

Question 6

what diseases are most commonly found in children?

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Children: diarrhea and ear infections along with colds

Question 7

what diseases can be both congential and hereditary?

Accepted Answer

They are synonyms: Congenital and hereditary essentially mean the same thing.

Question 8

what is that disease that causes rapid aging in children?

Accepted Answer

Random mutation: This rare pattern of premature aging is caused by a random new genetic mutation. Assessment and confirmantion of any such DX by a geneticist is imperitive. Most work with a team of specialists who can monitor the DX specific healthrisks &amp; provide guidence for your local source of care.They can also help you find support groups &amp; other parents in the same situation.

Question 9

if i have celiac's disease, should i have my children tested for it as well?

Accepted Answer

Celiac disease: Yes you should have your children tested.

Question 10

are all autosomal dominant diseases inherited?

Accepted Answer

Or new mutations: Mendel's laws. For example, many cases of achondroplasia, which an autosomal dominant disease, happen in children of unaffected parents as a result of a mutation in a sperm or egg.

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