is this an inherited disease??? curious because I have a family member with these symptoms,
Research this question, but I want hear from someone who really knows
2007-03-25 16:52:54 · 5 answers · asked by ladydfe2 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Yes.
"More than two-thirds of people with bipolar disorder have at least one close relative with the disorder or with unipolar major depression, indicating that the disease has a genetic component."
-- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bipolar_disorder
In my family it can be traced through at least three generations.
Not to pry, but are you feeling any symptoms of elation or depression?
2007-03-25 17:16:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can. The closer the family member, the more likely. When My son was diagnosed, I discussed the subject with his Dr. and then went over family history with my maternal Aunt (She is an RN) through my maternal line there is at least one direct antecedent who exhibited signs and symptoms and several indirect antecedents.
2007-03-25 17:01:47 · answer #2 · answered by Hummingbird HI 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, although scientists are are skeptical as to which genes it's in, as it seems to be caused by a gene-environment relationship, which can run very complex.
2007-03-25 16:58:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is
2007-03-25 17:08:06 · answer #4 · answered by buster5748 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is.
2007-03-25 17:03:06 · answer #5 · answered by The Canadian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋