Knowledge of the family history of diseases is an important step in care for health and longevity.
This is reported about this Ura-Inform with reference to UA-Novosti.
Although, according to WHO, 75% of our condition depends on the lifestyle and nutrition, and only 25% on genetics, hereditary factors can significantly increase the predisposition to a number of serious diseases.
What diseases can be inherited?
caries
a genetic predisposition to teeth problems is associated with mutations in the DEFB1 gene. If the parents had frequent dental problems, the child also increases the risk of caries and gum diseases.
fainting and heart problems
If the family has cases of sudden loss of consciousness for no obvious reasons, you should pay attention to the health of the heart. This may be associated with hereditary heart rhythm disturbances.
mole and risk of melanoma
A large number of moles (more than 50-100) can increase the risk of melanoma, especially if in a family Anamnesis was atypical moles or skin oncological diseases.
Chronic heartburn and reflux
Some forms of inflammation of the esophagus can be hereditary. Prolonged irritation of the mucosa increases the risk of esophagus cancer.
seasonal allergies
genetic predisposition to allergies is one of the most common hereditary factors. The only exception is increased sensitivity to medications that is not inherited.
migraine
According to the US National Fund, the US headache, 70-80% of patients with migraine have relatives with the same disease. The genetic predisposition also increases the risk of depression, stroke and disease of Alzheimer.
Diabetes
The second type of diabetes is more often developing due to lifestyle, but also has a hereditary component. Genetic risk can be minimized with a healthy nutrition, physical activity and control of blood sugar.
Depression
If parents or sisters have been diagnosed with depression, the probability of its development in descendants is 11-18%higher. Scientists have identified several genes that can increase this risk.
Disorders of food behavior
Studies confirm that the tendency to anorexia, bulimia and uncontrolled overeating can be associated with mutations in genes those responsible for appetite and food behavior.
How to reduce hereditary risks? The nutrition and level of physical activity.
If the family has cases of serious diseases, consult a doctor about possible preventive measures.
Follow your psychoemotional state and, if necessary, seek support. Although the genes play an important role, a conscious attitude to their health and timely prevention can significantly reduce the risks of hereditary diseases.
We recall, earlier it was reported why appetite wakes up before bedtime and how to respond to this.
