Types Of Inherited Diseases- 38 Questions Answered

My wife is 45-years old and has recently been diagnosed with Huntington’s disease. We’ve been told that it was transmitted through her father’s genes. I am highly curious to know how Huntington’s was inherited and what the exact process was. Can an expert in this field inform me how is Huntington’s disease inherited?

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Dr. Prachi Jain General Physician | Mumbai

If any of your wife's parents had the disease,it is likely to get inherited to her.It is autosomal recessive disease ... Read More

I have Asthma from my childhood (inherited from maternal side). Can my child (in future) inherit this disease from me?

Asked for Male, 25 Years 90 Views v

Dr. Vaibhav Krishna Pulmonologist | Allahabad

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What type of skin disease is it what are the remedies of it pls tell name of disease how it is formed it

Asked for Male, 28 Years 117 Views v

Dr. Yukti Dermatologist | Faridabad

Consult online with relevant details for proper diagnosis amd treatment ... Read More

What type of skin disease how it is formed pls tell name of skin disease because of low immunity vitamin deficiency etc

Asked for Male, 28 Years 60 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

What happened.. for detailed information do direct online consultation ... Read More

What type of skin disease how it is formed what are kind of skin infection is it pls tell name of skin disease it is curable or not

Asked for Male, 28 Years 64 Views v

Dr. Sushant S. Choudhary Plastic Surgeon | Nanded

From picture it seems tobe lymphedema foot. need investigations to know the cause and then can be decided about treatment. Consult a Plastic surgeon. ... Read More

What type of skin disease how it is formed what kind of deficiency to form this kind skin disease and it is curable are not

Asked for Male, 28 Years 67 Views v

Dr. Manas Chopra Dermatologist | Delhi

Consult online for full information ... Read More

What type of skin disease is that how it is formed what are deficiency and minerals of tell the name of skin disease what are remedies

Asked for Male, 28 Years 87 Views v

Dr. Vaishali Kanthi Dermatologist | Mumbai

Hard to tell from pic as to what you seeking help for. Some pigmentation visible but not sure. Please do an online consultation for better treatment. ... Read More

What type of skin disease is that because of low immunity system what kind of deficiency is it my skin look like old what are solution

Asked for Male, 28 Years 60 Views v

Dr. Yukti Dermatologist | Faridabad

Moisturise well and maintain hygiene Kindly consult online with previous records for specific medications and detailed dicsussion regarding your concerns ... Read More

Three days back this little thing appeared and now this circle shaped is in three places in body. Please help me name of the disease . I take bath only once a week so maybe thats a problem?

Asked for Male, 17 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Send photos of Other places ... Read More

Three days ago a small white shaped circle has developed and now it has been spread yo two more places in my body which makes a total of 3 circles. Help me identifying the disease below are the three pictures. Any kind of medication will help.

Asked for Male, 17 Years 65 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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This photos is not very clear. Please call me or send photos using online consult option on Practo app for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

1) Major problem:- I always (24 hrs) head tightness (like something freeze inside head) since 2 years. I don't feel head pain but only head tightness all time. Little problem with Mobile screen. This head tightness become most worst during winter season and after eating - Spicy, Cold,Diary & sweet products. 2) Test done:- #Brain MRI, BP, Sugar

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Asked for Male, 24 Years 63 Views v

Dr. Abhishek Bhargava Neurologist | Jaipur

Hi this headache looks like a combination of multiple factors ranging from potentially migraine to stress and change in lifestyle. Detailed history will be required for apt diagnosis ... Read More

How many types thyroid disease are there ? One of my aunt told me her endocrinologist told her there are 7 different types of thyroid diseases, actually she have thyroid with a swollen neck and low hb, I want to all the types please help

Asked for Male, 21 Years 230 Views v

Dr. Pandian General Surgeon | Kanchipuram

Yes Your endocrinologist is correct. Common swellings of thyroid is 7 types But there are lots of disease pertaining to thyroid gland ... Read More

I am 41 years old BS F is 105 BSPp is 132 Hb1ac is 5.2% I m diabetic If it is than it is type 1or type 2 Finally in this age can i get type 1 diabetes Because i heard it is inherited and occur in childhood only

Asked for Male, 41 Years 178 Views v

Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla Diabetologist | Solapur

Sir it is neither Diabetes nor Prediabetes ... Read More

Hello Doctor I m suffering from skin diseases from last 3years . I m using no scar cream after that when I left one day my skin full of redness, itching, postulate fill of pus very little little, I m go to doctor he too me injection and give one steroid cream, my face is ok after sometimes it appears again, I have done all treatment allopathy, heom

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Asked for Female, 26 Years 102 Views v

Dr. Mamta Shah Cosmetologist | Ahmedabad

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Hello Your details doesn't suggest to any diagnosis You need to share more details for proper diagnosis and treatment Using topical steroid cream for linger duration is not advisable ... Read More

What kind of skin disease what kind of deficiency is this and there solution it what are medicine and cream

Asked for Male, 28 Years 79 Views v

Dr. Niraj Jain Cosmetologist | Kolkata

2/3 people found this helpful

Pic nothing is visible, consult me online with pictures for further management ... Read More

Hello dear sir, My doughter has been dignoese recently with GDS type 1 (glycogen storge disease) & we are giveing her Amax,Dmax drops,avion Cap 200 mg, thiroxin tb, vit K tableb 2ml, and now at home discharged from hospital now i am worried about her kindly advise me if possible.(i belonge to PAKISTAN and here is no treatment for this disease docto

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Asked for Female, 1 Years 101 Views v

Dr. Varun Mathur Internal Medicine | Jaipur

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Hello dear ... I would like to know little more info or history of your problems.. It would be great if we can continue our conversation on my private window as here I am restricted to give you few li ... Read More

Hi I am 38 year old male currently having some issues in my eye sight. I have been diagnosed with a condition called as retinitis pigmentosa. My grandfather in his late years had some eye sight problem but we are not aware of what was the diagnosis. Can this Retinitis pigmentosa be inherited?

Asked for Male, 38 Years 134 Views v

Dr. Vaibhev Mittal Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangrur

Hello I can be inherited ... Read More

Hello sir I have done ecg two times in both the cases it is normal. I have no symptoms.Some are saying that ECG does not always detect inherited heart disease. Please explain

Asked for Male, 23 Years 57 Views v

Dr. Himanshu Yadav Cardiologist | Agra

Yes, ecg is only tip of the ice berg.. but if you dont have any symptoms, no need of chasing and finding out any heart disease , spending lots of money on unnecessary investigations ... Read More

If i masturbate with a plastic carry bag do i get any type of cancer diseases ? Please help me out Im in tension

Asked for Male, 21 Years 384 Views v

Dr. B Rajashekar General Physician | Bangalore

No ... Read More

Can a Wilson's disease patient who is taking medicines for 14 years now marry and bear children? Will that disease be inherited to his/her children? Or will it lessen as he/she is on medication for the past 14 years?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 122 Views v

Dr. Somasundaram Aadhimoolam Chinnadurai Neurologist | Chennai

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Yes, you can marry and have children. Regarding inheritance, it gets a bit complex. Treatment doesn't affect the chances of your child getting it. It is a recessively inherited disease which means bot ... Read More

My father has alopecia totalis. I am 29 and was suffering for make pattern baldness before I had hair transplant done. My query is that my father’s condition where he has no hair in his entire body, will myself or my future kids also inherit the same by any chance?

Asked for Male, 29 Years 66 Views v

Dr. Pradeep Bansal Dermatologist | Delhi

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No chance of inheriting.no need to worry. ... Read More

Can I get Huntington disease if neither my parents nor my grandparents have it? I mean, can one only inherit the disease or are there other factors that may cause it?

Asked for Male, 19 Years 137 Views v

Dr. Ravindra Chhajed Internal Medicine | Pune

What complaints you are having. Huntington disease one of the causes is inheritance. there are other causes also. ... Read More

Hello sir parvez is here ... i send some report click to knw which type of disease it is and and at the end pic there is an medicine pic which i’ll have to take everyday. If I didn’t ignore for some day my whole body will be blocked so plz help me n telll me the solution

Asked for Male, 27 Years 82 Views v

Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician | Bangalore

Hello parvez. I can understand your concern. But you haven't provided proper details here. You haven't mentioned what disease you are suffering from, you haven't mentioned the medicines you are tak ... Read More

I have many type of skin disease like when I am use sop for bathing,after bathing my face is looking white like I used powder on my faced and also my face is very black buy before 3 years I am OK . Today face's skin is very tight what i can do? Help me please....

Asked for Male, 18 Years 98 Views v

Dr. Dipali Jaybhay Cosmetologist | Pune

Start using mild soap or baby soap Apply sunsceen and moisturiser twice a day like episoft ac ... Read More

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I have Asthma from my childhood (inherited from maternal side). Can my child (in future) inherit this disease from me?

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What type of skin disease is it what are the remedies of it pls tell name of disease how it is formed it

What type of skin disease how it is formed pls tell name of skin disease because of low immunity vitamin deficiency etc

What type of skin disease how it is formed what are kind of skin infection is it pls tell name of skin disease it is curable or not

What type of skin disease how it is formed what kind of deficiency to form this kind skin disease and it is curable are not

What type of skin disease is that how it is formed what are deficiency and minerals of tell the name of skin disease what are remedies

What type of skin disease is that because of low immunity system what kind of deficiency is it my skin look like old what are solution

Three days back this little thing appeared and now this circle shaped is in three places in body. Please help me name of the disease . I take bath only once a week so maybe thats a problem?

Three days ago a small white shaped circle has developed and now it has been spread yo two more places in my body which makes a total of 3 circles. Help me identifying the disease below are the three pictures. Any kind of medication will help.

How many types thyroid disease are there ? One of my aunt told me her endocrinologist told her there are 7 different types of thyroid diseases, actually she have thyroid with a swollen neck and low hb, I want to all the types please help

I am 41 years old BS F is 105 BSPp is 132 Hb1ac is 5.2% I m diabetic If it is than it is type 1or type 2 Finally in this age can i get type 1 diabetes Because i heard it is inherited and occur in childhood only

What kind of skin disease what kind of deficiency is this and there solution it what are medicine and cream

Hi I am 38 year old male currently having some issues in my eye sight. I have been diagnosed with a condition called as retinitis pigmentosa. My grandfather in his late years had some eye sight problem but we are not aware of what was the diagnosis. Can this Retinitis pigmentosa be inherited?

Hello sir I have done ecg two times in both the cases it is normal. I have no symptoms.Some are saying that ECG does not always detect inherited heart disease. Please explain

If i masturbate with a plastic carry bag do i get any type of cancer diseases ? Please help me out Im in tension

Can a Wilson's disease patient who is taking medicines for 14 years now marry and bear children? Will that disease be inherited to his/her children? Or will it lessen as he/she is on medication for the past 14 years?

My father has alopecia totalis. I am 29 and was suffering for make pattern baldness before I had hair transplant done. My query is that my father’s condition where he has no hair in his entire body, will myself or my future kids also inherit the same by any chance?

Can I get Huntington disease if neither my parents nor my grandparents have it? I mean, can one only inherit the disease or are there other factors that may cause it?

Hello sir parvez is here ... i send some report click to knw which type of disease it is and and at the end pic there is an medicine pic which i’ll have to take everyday. If I didn’t ignore for some day my whole body will be blocked so plz help me n telll me the solution

I have many type of skin disease like when I am use sop for bathing,after bathing my face is looking white like I used powder on my faced and also my face is very black buy before 3 years I am OK . Today face's skin is very tight what i can do? Help me please....

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