can i have a normal baby if i have shizpophrenia
2007-01-10 21:52:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Schizophrenia is not hereditary by nature. Its only the susceptiility to the disease that is hereditary. Let me put it this way. There is class of genetic diseases called complex diseases. These disorders are a result of genetic versus environmental interaction. A person may have a genetic predisposition to these diseases but only in the presence of an environment that will trigger the genetic factor will the disease crop up. Examples are diabetes, hypertension, etc. Schizophrenia, by nature, is a complex genetic disease. The possibility that each and every child of yours would carry the genetic susceptibility factor is 50%, if you have a genetic variation. There is no concrete idea as to which gene is involved in the disease susceptibility. So you cannot identify the genetic variation that you are likely to pass it on to your child.
Please visit http://www.schizophrenia.com/research/hereditygen.htm
to know more about heretability of Schizophrenia.
But please bear in mind that everything that is known about genetics of Schizophrenia is based on statistical calculation and assumptions. As you can see from the graph that is displayed in the web address I have given, risk for children of schizophrenics to develop the disease is 13%. However there is 87% chance for having a normal child. Therefore, hope for the best. Best of Luck!!
2007-01-10 22:13:22 · answer #1 · answered by Viji 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that there might be a genetic link involved.I don't think it's a reason to worry though. One can have a genitic predisposition for different cancers or heart disease too. It's the luck of the draw. Your baby will be just fine, enjoy parenthood.Good luck!!!!
2007-01-11 06:01:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there r 25% chances that the 1st will be ffected
if it is affected there are 50% chances second will be affected
if 2nd is affected 90%canes third will be affected
yes you may have a normal child too
2007-01-11 06:01:25 · answer #3 · answered by poison_ivy_sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Schizophrenics do not know they are schizophrenics. Their delusions are their reality.
Perhaps you have something other mental condition...
If so, yes, it is possible to have a normal child. Just be aware that many mental conditions are hereditary.
2007-01-11 06:03:34 · answer #4 · answered by RanJAH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a doctor to answer this. Yet want you to wish that u give birth to a normal healthy baby, have a great parenthood..............
2007-01-11 06:11:02 · answer #5 · answered by umesh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u may or u may not. if u have it more than likely somewhere down the road this child or another will have it. but it may skip around
2007-01-11 05:56:45 · answer #6 · answered by J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can and you will have a perfectly normal baby.schizophrenia(split mentality) is not genetic.stop worrying and go on.
2007-01-11 07:20:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋