Diseases Hereditary

Inheritance is caused by the transfer of genetic information from parent to offspring. Genetic information is passed on along with the skills (traits) it contains, and is defined as "the ability to pass on one's genes to future generations."

Hereditary diseases can be transmitted directly or indirectly through the genes of parents. Given the right conditions, the gene can develop and cause disease in the offspring. Diseases are transmitted to one or more descendants, and hereditary mutations also occur - spontaneous changes in the functioning of genes.

Many hereditary diseases are caused by sudden changes in chromosomes or developmental defects. There is also an increased tendency to transmit mutations during inheritance. Consequently, many disorders are inherited. This mechanism of transmission of many disorders is particularly common in segregating populations that experience very low levels of migration.

Hereditary diseases are extremely common and costly problems for society, especially for its elderly segment. The main symptom indicating a hereditary disease is the presence of family members who suffer from the same disease. It is this feature that fully reveals the genetic connection - if members of the same family suffer from the same diseases, most likely, the gene for the problem is passed on to descendants. During diagnosis, the medical history of parents, symptoms and nuances of the development of diseases in children and close relatives must be taken into account.