At the age of 64 my mother had a sever stroke leaving her disabled unable to use her left side at all,,,,, my dad is 68 but for the past two yr he been in ill health he recently went for a brain scan and the results show he as has a series of mini strokes and has been told he at very high risk of having a massive stroke,,, i am scared of what my future holds i am 43yrs old does anyone know if strokes are heridtray and if so is there a test you can have done to see if u at risk xx
2007-07-20 06:53:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Some of the factors that cause strokes are inherited. Some brain aneurysms are inherited, but it does not seem this is the cause of either of your parent's strokes issues.
Make sue you are as close to ideal weight, have your cholesterol checked and definitely be a non-smoker, that is probably the best you can do.
2007-07-20 14:17:51 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the conditions that lead to stroke are such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. If you meet these symptoms then you are increasing your risk for stroke. Also inactivity and being over weight can lead to stroke as well. A lot of people take an aspirin a day to keep their blood thin and prevent clotting. Clots are what causes the strokes.
2007-07-20 13:58:34 · answer #2 · answered by Snuffy Smith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually things like heart conditions can be hereditary but strokes, I believe are not. My father has had a mini stroke through blocked vessels and a triple by pass through smoking and has now been diagnosed with lung cancer. Hence, I do not smoke, usually only drink wine and eat moderately well. I try to walk as much as I can.My advice for you is to keep yourself healthy and try not to worry but be there for your family. Good luck
2007-07-20 14:02:55 · answer #3 · answered by hantonbob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heart disease does run in families and is the leading caure of death and disability in the US. You can't control heridity but there are some risk factors that you can control. You can control your weight and thus your risk of diabetis. You can control weather you smoke. You can control your cholestrol - and/or take meds for cholestrol. You can control the amount of exercise you get. All are things that have a major impact of future risk of strokes.
2007-07-20 14:01:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope not, my Mam had 12 starting with a massive one at the age of 50. I'm 41, my sister is 46 next month.
None of us (we have a middle brother too) have had any ill health and my Mam had a life of it but still, you can't help but wonder.
2007-07-20 14:03:07 · answer #5 · answered by elflaeda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Mum had the stroke wouldn't make it hereditary for your father but you could be classed hereditary should you suffer any kind of stroke but i personally don't think it is hereditary
2007-07-20 14:04:51 · answer #6 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a stroke itself persay..but, what caused the stroke is...just be diligent...exercise every day don't smoke or drink..and have your cholesterol and blood pressure checked regularly
2007-07-20 14:02:06 · answer #7 · answered by GD-Fan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tendencies are hereditary but lifestyle can counteract these effects to some extent. you need to take every step you can from diet and exercise and monitoring stress, to ensure you give yourself the least probabilites of' encouraging 'your body to have a stroke since you may already have a genetic weakness.
2007-07-20 13:56:56 · answer #8 · answered by Sarah J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u don't get hereditary strokes or illness if someone in your family is ill it increases your chances of getting something. u should get constant checkups that way u dont get sick.
2007-07-20 13:59:02 · answer #9 · answered by Lance B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They often are.
Please use the spell check feature available here next time.
2007-07-20 13:58:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋