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I have one child 6 years old. He has black spots on his entire body (more at exposed part). I consulted many doctors and concluded that the problem is genetic. Now, I am planning to have another child, but want to make sure that this problem will not be seen on my next child. How can I confirm that my next child will not have same problem. Please s

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Hello....... Only if it's genetic problem you can go for preconceptional genetic counselling.. If you or your partner have a family or medical history of genetic disorders, you should think about get ...  Read More

I have some genetic disease (rheumatic) I believe . If I want my wife to get pregnant but we don't want our child to inherit this genetic problem, is there any way for it ? India or abroad anywhere .... Please suggest. Really need the best advice

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Visit molecular diagnostic or genetic lab and take help of counselor.. ...  Read More

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My wife had abortion of 5 months baby in her 7 month of pregnancy, doctors said that baby was not growing in normal age,he was 4 weeks late from his age,my wife also dripped water by doctor in her last month of pregnancy as doctor says there baby is dry in stomach, kindly suggest

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Take second opinion and get done Doppler ultrasonography so condition will be clear.If baby weight is around 2kg and liquor is less then go for direct caesarean section and baby will admit in NICU. ...  Read More

Here I am attaching my karyotyping report. I am facing early repeated miscarriage.It has happened 6 times.I get always weakly positive report and after few days I get miscarriage. Is my karyotyping report responsible for such issue related to pregnancy?

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Your report is normal. Have you got dVRTT or APLA tests done ? ...  Read More

Hello My uncle is diagnosed for cerebral ataxia for which he has been told to conduct genetic test. So i want to know that where will this facility be delivered in maharashtra? Kindly provide information regarding where would i find genetic test to carry out for further chekups Thank you.!

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Hi, The mechanisms underlying disorders with cerebellar ataxia as a symptom reflect the diversity of etiologies that have been identified. For instance, genetic mutations affecting ion channel structu ...  Read More

M planning for pregnancy who does genetic screening which doctor our gynac doesn't do please help as we need to be sure

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Geneticist does the screening and all investigations. ...  Read More

My paternal grandfather had heart problem and paternal grandmother had hole in heart.so can that be genetically a concern for me?

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Not necessarily...you may get evaluated once for clarifying your concern. Heart problem may be from birth or originated after birth. ...  Read More

Is there any genetic testing in India where I can go and check myself for genes to know which cancers can occur in my body.

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Cancer happen due to mutations in gene , which is random and spontaneous. It can happen any time. Moreover merely presence of a predisposing gene does not necessitate CA will happen. Some CA with fami ...  Read More

Hai my daughter is premature baby now she is 2 years old but she had a development delay of sit...stand ..speech ...for that we refered an neuro doctor he prescribed for mri scan and genetic test and genetic cost is rs around 18k can u pls guide me...reason for to take genetic test and if its necessary or not.

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Follow your treating doctor advice ...  Read More

Dear Sir, I am an epilepsy patient. I wanted to know is it a genetic or hereditary diseases? I have one child. Will he face the same problem? Regards

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It depends ...  Read More

Doctor, My First pregnancy had baby with omphalocele and had to terminate in 5th month.got pregnant after a year and had missed abortion now Doctor is telling for genetic testing but since im able to conceive naturally why to opt for genetic testing .is it necessary. Also I want to conceive naturally a healthy baby but not getting proper guidance

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Genetic testing is for pregnancy loss you are facing. ...  Read More

Kindly prescribed medicine for genetic warts. I also take treatment from skin specialist he suggest podowart paint but I don't have sufficient time to continue apply this so kindly suggest medicine

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Can we terminate pregnancy after 24 week if genetic disorder detected in Aminociect test my sister inlaw is pregnant and anomaly scan showing prominent both renal pelvis she consumed lots of medicine in her early pregnancy. she has not preform dual marker test. Is there any blood test from which we can detect chromosome abnormalities. If abnormali

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It can be terminated according to law if baby has gross congenital anamoly. ...  Read More

Suffered from enlarged prostate &prostatitis (history ). From 5-6days abd and pelvis pain genetical pain, groin pain occurred so took aldigesic spas&urimax0. 4mg taking from 5 days.nows some side effects occurs like dizziness, impotence, decreasing libido are worring symptoms for me. What should i do.?

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Consult for discussion and treatment ...  Read More

Hi dear sir/madam I am swapna I have given birth to baby girl in 2021 it was my first pregnancy in my whole pregnancy journey their no complications but after giving the birth to baby normaly at the time of birth baby has weak cry one day she is very good in health and after one day she has got fits and we didn't notice that it was fits after that

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Need more details on mode of delivery Was there a delay in delivery etc to rule out hypoxia . Kindly contact directly ...  Read More

Hello, From last couple of months I feel pain in my genetical area post erection. I am not married and sexually inactive. Also I have type 4 phimosis. I want to understand if phimosis could be the reason of pain due to streching of nerves.

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Share pics on private chat for guidance evaluation and advice if you want to avoid surgery and pain then consult sexperts don't shy call me or Book Appointment through practo chat sexologist in Pune C ...  Read More

I've lost 98% of my hair from the crown area but the hair density at the side and back is pretty good. Can I go for minoxidil 5% or 10% solution for regrowth of hair? I have genetic hairfall also and seborrheic dermatitis on the crown area only. Please tell me what to do? I really want my hair to grow back.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have genetic hair loss and hair thinning. Can I use minoxidil and if yes how to use and which one? Please give direct answers I don't want consultation for this small question.

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As you are female and in reproductive age group so use 2% menoxidi lotion over the scalp and take Priorin cap 1 daily +use anaphase shampoo alternate day if no improvement go for PRP treatment ...  Read More

Hi I am 20 weeks of pregnant, after two times miscarriage I conceive at third time with high risk pregnancy , while anomaly scan - unilateral cleft lip and palate got detected rest everything are normal, I have also done quadruple test and test results came as low risk , now doctor suggested to do AMNIOCENTESIS but I am not feeling comfortable con

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My son, 7 months old is g6pd deficient.. We are planning for genetic testing.. But he has very mild cough and passing green stools.. Can we go for the test? Or wait for him to get completely okay.. Do these things effect the reports? His stool has thread like little things.. He ate banana yesterday. Please reply.

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Wait once baby is fine then get it done ...  Read More

Hi doctor Last year my baby got dead at 8th month and later I have handover my baby to lab and finally I got the report now after 5 month of research, I would like to check the report with best genetic doctor now who can help me on this by viewing the entire report with proper investigation. Thanks

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Sure ...  Read More

Hi sir, good morning, sir , I have one doubt in homeopathy. Genetically, problems can cure permanently, sir.plz clarify my doubt, sir

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Need to know which genetic problem you are talking of ...  Read More

Is there any treatment for genetic/hereditary hair greying and hair loss , please let me know...,thanks

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Yes. Can treat, depends how much greying. ...  Read More

I have pcos and thyroid. I have gone through 2 failed FET transfers with best grade embryos day 5. One leading to miscarriage at 3rd month as there is no heart beat . When I want to consider next FET. Should I go for genetic testing of embryos. Pls advice.

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Hi, My mother in law was diagnosed with cancer 5 years back. She has struggled too much and doctors had left hope as it was the final stage. but fortunately she recovered. I got married to her son 2 years ago. We want to try baby now. But doctors say her cancer can be genetic and affect my husband's Sperm . Should we do genetic or chromosome testin

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Need more details on the cancer type. Please connect ...  Read More

I'm married for 5 years with two miscarriages (one dnc) and one ectopic pregnancy (laparotomy ) with clomid now I'm not conceiving my tests are clear so doctor told me to do icsi with or without pre genetic screening to exclude abnormal embryos as they recommend to those who have recurrent miscarriages. This procedure is expensive compared to simpl

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Isit possible to reduce genetic white hair growth am 34 years old and I have lot of new hair growth infront of head. Isit possible to get new black hairs.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi doctors, My dad passed away due to cardiac arrest and his side of the family (parents, brothers, etc) have had heart disease as well. My blood group is same as his, I've heard that I can possibly get heart disease as well genetically. Is this true? If yes, what can I do further?

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Don’t be panic. Relax. Certain diseases run in family, but not that all family members will be affected, better consult a cardiologist and discuss. we needs more details ...  Read More

I have genetic dark underarms since birth. is laser whitening is good option for this. or is there any side effects from laser? and how many sittings are required for underarm whitening?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My question is- Is cancer genetic? How much percentage of it is hereditary? Regards Manidipa Datta

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Depends on which cancer you are talking about and what genetic mutations we are considering . There are genetic syndrome which can increase risk of cancer , syndromes like BRCA 1 or 2 , HNPCC increas ...  Read More

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