Hereditary conditions
Genetic Counseling
What are Hereditary conditions?
Hereditary conditions or genetic disorders occur due to changes in an individual’s genetic material, also called DNA. These disorders are inherited from parents or transmitted through generations. Genes determine your heredity. Genes hold genetic information in the form of DNA. Due to various factors, these genes undergo mutation and result in genetic disorders. Mutations occur in a single gene or multiple genes. Genetic disorders also happen due to changes in the structure or number of chromosomes.
A few genetic disorders occur at birth, while others arise due to genetic mutations. The disorders present by birth are inherited from their parents, such as haemophilia and cystic fibrosis. A few genetic disorders occur due to gene mutation in a lifetime, like exposure to chemicals and harmful radiation. For example, cancer occurs due to gene mutation.
Dr Lida Anwari, with over years of experience in gynaecology, and fetal medicine, offers specialized genetic counselling in Dubai. She identifies the chance of genetic disorders with practical diagnostic tests and finds optimal solutions.
Hereditary conditions - What are the different types?
Mendelian disorder
Mendelian disorder occurs due to mutation in a single gene. The disorders can be sex-linked recessive, autosomal recessive, sex-linked dominant, and mitochondrial. Mendelian disorders include Albinism, sickle cell anaemia, haemophilia, and cystic fibrosis.
Chromosomal disorders
These disorders occur due to alterations in the structure or number of chromosomes. In this disorder, chromosomes are lost or gained. Chromosomal disorders affect many genes.
Some of the chromosomal disorders are Down syndrome, turner’s syndrome, and klinefelter’sKlinefelter’s syndrome.
Multifactorial genetic disorder
These disorders occur due to gene mutations and environmental factors. Some diseases are diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, and arthritis.
Hereditary conditions - symptoms
The symptoms vary according to the types of disorder, severity, and affected organs. Individuals may experience the following symptoms,
- Breathing problems
- Behavioural changes
- The brain cannot process the information effectively - cognitive deficits
- Speech or social skills development delays.
- Digestive or eating issues
- Hearing or vision loss
- Poor growth
- Neurological issues
- Movement disorders - muscle weakness and stiffness
- Facial or limb anomalies, which include palate or cleft lip.
Genetic disorder - how to diagnose?
Few lab tests can show gene mutations, but you may not have a particular disorder. If you have a family history of genetic disorders, it’s essential to attend genetic counselling from an expert gynaecologist. They recommend the following tests to identify any hereditary conditions,
Carrier testing
It’s a blood test that shows whether you carry a gene mutation linked to a genetic disorder. The carrier test is a good choice for pregnant people, even without any family history.
Prenatal screening
Prenatal scanning is a blood test from a pregnant woman that denotes the possibility of a chromosome condition.
Prenatal diagnostic testing
The test identifies whether the fetus is at higher risk of genetic disorders. The test requires a fluid sample from your uterus.
Newborn screening
The newborn blood sample is tested for any genetic disorders. Early detection can help in providing better treatment.
Hereditary condition - what are the treatment options?
Generally, there is no cure for genetic disorders. However, we can reduce the impact with alternative treatments like
- Medications or chemotherapy
- Dietary supplements or nutrition counselling
- Speech, physical or occupational therapy
- Surgery to correct abnormalities
Why choose a fetal medicine specialist for hereditary disorders?
Choosing a fetal medicine specialist can help you diagnose hereditary disorders and fetal abnormalities during the early phase of pregnancy.
Dr Lida is a leading fetal medicine specialist with expert training in treating high-risk pregnancies and fetal abnormalities. She performs a comprehensive range of diagnostic tests to detect the presence of hereditary disorders and treat those genetic conditions.
She performs genetic tests such as chorionic villus sampling, amniocentesis, and umbilical cord sampling to detect the fetal abnormalities. Apart from the genetic tests, she performs ultrasound to detect growth abnormalities.
Based on the results, Dr Lida offers genetic counselling for expectant parents. She develops a personalized treatment plan for couples facing such high-risk challenges during pregnancy.
Why choose a fetal medicine specialist over Obgyn?
Fetal medicine specialist Dr Lida provides extra comfort during pregnancy and overcomes challenging situations.
- She monitors the health of mother and fetus
- Manage any unexpected maternal medical complications
- Treat pregnancies with obstetric complications
- Handle c-section or normal delivery
- Ensure post delivery support and care
- Identify the risk factors for future pregnancies.
Get the best genetic counselling - consult Dr Lida Anwari in Dubai.
Genetic counselling is the best way to detect genetic disorders. Consulting a genetic counsellor can help you diagnose and treat particular disorders. Suppose you have a family history of genetic disease or any other high-risk pregnancy complications. In that case, it’s better to consult a genetic counsellor.
Dr Lida Anwari, consultant gynaecologist and fetal medicine specialist in Dubai, is an experienced genetic counsellor who diagnoses the risk of fetal abnormalities and provides the best remedies to relieve your stress.
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