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I have pos ana so does my mom and my 6 yr old. should we be concerned or probably just a genetic thing?
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Normal variant: More than 5% of normal, asymptomatic individuals test positive for ana.
Answered 3/18/2013
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There is no....: ...."just a genetic thing." your genetics are literally what you are. ANA is a marker for several inflammatory diseases, but it is not a guarantee that you have or will have them. You should discuss this at length with your doctor. If you need more info or reassurance, find out if there is a geneticist within a reasonable distance from where you are.
Answered 6/10/2014
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