does history repeat itself in family? i.e. mums health is bad so does that mean i will have that too and go through same stuff health wise? and if some illness is genetic, how many generations go by before the illness is wiped off frm the family chain. i heard 7? is that right? true or false?
2006-09-10 05:30:02 · 19 answers · asked by allgiggles1984 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
pls, id like details.
2006-09-10 05:38:59 · update #1
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2006-09-10 05:32:45 · answer #1 · answered by Ian C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is your genetic history you need to look at, your mother's ill health may just have been the result of a poor diet as a child. I have never heard that after 7 generations it is wiped out, otherwise other genes would be wiped out as well so don't believe everything you hear. The only way that an illness can become eradicated in a family is when you and your partner are screened for certain illnesses and the chances of having a faulty gene are calculated.
2006-09-13 06:30:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its true, but not in all cases of illness. But its established that cognitive impairment is genetic so are High Blood Pressure, Asthma, Blindness...but if the other partner has dominating genes the likely-hood is reduced.
Moreover medical science is developing daily so some illness might not get to the 7th generation as you heard b/4 remedial medication is discovered
2006-09-10 05:47:46 · answer #3 · answered by Junior 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Mum's bad health may the result of a poor diet when she was a child, as well as genetic factors. The gene problem is one you can't do anything about, but you can look after yourself properly to alleviate the chances of getting a preventable disease. Good diet and excercise, no smoking, limit your alcohol intake etc all make a difference to your body's chances of fighting disease and illness.
2006-09-10 05:39:23 · answer #4 · answered by Roxy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's true, but making assumptions like "7 generations..." is unwise. As mating with genetically dissimilar partners diffuses the impact of any one hereditary line, genetic illnesses may lessen over time, but there are no specific rules for this.
2006-09-10 05:35:07 · answer #5 · answered by Paul J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont believe that you HAVE to go through all of the things your family has gone through. You may need to not repeat their lifestyle whatever that may be. Eat heathier, workout, no smoking etc. I do not know your families lifestyle but maybe if you see some negetives you may not want to repeat them in your life starting now!
2006-09-10 05:45:32 · answer #6 · answered by jenn87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some illnesses are hereditary, yet some siblings are able to skip the gene pool and not be affected.
2006-09-12 21:53:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
True!- My mum has a thyroid problem, and so do I. Lots of things run in the family!
2006-09-10 05:46:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may always stay in the family and the next generation will always be at risk at picking it up
2006-09-10 05:35:54 · answer #9 · answered by marine_biologist2005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True in some cases.
2006-09-10 05:33:25 · answer #10 · answered by Bipin mishra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most likely
i really cant give you an explanation because i was sitting her trying of a way to put it into words and it aint happening so i give up
2006-09-10 06:07:32 · answer #11 · answered by annie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋