2006-12-04 01:38:27 · 9 answers · asked by Patsy 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
There are no scientific studies that prove either way. The simple fact is that we just don't know. There are people who will tell you that they have many family memebers with it and others who will tell you that they're the only sufferer. One of the major problems is being able to go back far enough in a persons history to see if there is a genetic causal link. Years ago, testing for Lupus was extremely difficult and many people weren't diagnosed or were diagnosed incorrectly. Since this disease affects Asian women with the most prevailance there seems to be some indication that genetic factors are there but once again...very difficult to tell. So the answer is no one really knows one way or the other.
2006-12-04 19:02:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heredity does seem to play a role. Ten percent of lupus patients have a first-degree relative (sister, daughter, son, mother) or a second-degree relative (aunt, uncle, first cousin) with lupus. Therefore, 90 percent of lupus patients DO NOT have relatives with lupus. Even in identical twins, when one sibling has lupus and the other twin does not, it is believed there are environmental factors that play an important role.
2006-12-04 09:53:51 · answer #2 · answered by sara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sort of, there are two factors in lupus. Heredity and Environment. Having the genes doesn't mean you are going to for sure have lupus, but it does increase your risk. I have lupus my daughters chance go up for having it. But it isn't just lupus its all auto-immune disease. My brother has diabetes, which is found on the same gene just different manifestations of it. Sorry there isn't a better answer.
2006-12-04 09:51:54 · answer #3 · answered by Dizzy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is suspected that people inherit something from their parents that predisposes them to develop lupus. They are not necessarily pre-destined to develop lupus, but they may be more susceptible. Relatives of lupus patients have an approximate 5-12% greater tendency to get the disease if family members have it.
2006-12-04 09:55:52 · answer #4 · answered by emma a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if there is medical evidence supporting whether it is or not, but I do know my second cousin has Lupus, and her 19 year old daughter was just diagnosed with it. Try searching for "lupus" with your favorite search engine and see what comes up. I know there are multiple websites that deal with it. Or talk to your doctor as far as it applies to you personally.
Good luck!
2006-12-04 09:48:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lupus is not hereditary but it is genetic but women are advised to seek medical advice as being pregnant can affect their lupus and not all pregnancies are easy.
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2006-12-04 09:53:09 · answer #6 · answered by lola 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A family member of mine has just passed away due to this horrible disease. we have been told that its not hereditry, but i dont think enough is known about it yet.
2006-12-04 10:32:49 · answer #7 · answered by Jacquimc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. My grandmother has LUP., also my mother and 1 of her sisters also.
2006-12-04 09:52:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.mayo clinic.com they will give you in detail all the answers you need to know! My Best to you!
2006-12-04 09:47:46 · answer #9 · answered by trueheart14225 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋