10 serious and heritable conditions , meaning they’re genetically passed from parents to children and can significantly affect health
- Cystic Fibrosis( CF) **
- Beget ** Mutation in the CFTR gene.
- Effect ** Thick mucus builds up in the lungs and digestive system, causing respiratory and digestive problems.
- soberness ** Can lead to lung infections and docked life expectation.
- Sickle Cell Anemia **
- Beget ** Mutation in the HBB gene.
- Effect Red blood cells come sickle- shaped, causing pain, anemia, and organ damage.
- soberness ** Can lead to stroke, infections, and early death.
- Huntington’s Disease **
- Beget ** Mutation in the HTT gene.
- Effect Progressive breakdown of brain cells, affecting movement, geste
, and cognition. - soberness Fatal; symptoms worsen over time.
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy( DMD) **
- Beget Mutation in the DMD gene( substantially in boys).
- Effect Muscle weakness and wasting, generally begins in early nonage.
- soberness Leads to loss of mobility and early death.
- Tay- Sachs Disease **
- Beget Mutation in the HEXA gene.
- *Effect Destruction of whim-whams cells in the brain and spinal cord.
- soberness Fatal in early nonage.
- Hemophilia
- Beget Mutations in genes for blood clotting( e.g., F8 or F9).
- Effect Blood does n’t clot duly, leading to dragged bleeding.
- soberness Can be life- hanging without treatment.
- Domestic Hypercholesterolemia **
- Beget Mutation in genes like LDLR.
- Effect Extremely high cholesterol situations from a youthful age.
- soberness High threat of heart attack and stroke.
- Polycystic order complaint( PKD)
- Beget Mutations in PKD1 or PKD2 genes.
- Effect Fluid- filled excrescencies grow in the feathers, leading to renal failure.
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