- 21. Marfan syndrome
- (Marfan syndrome)
- ... the defective gene. Marfan syndrome affects men and women equally and occurs among all races and ethnic groups. Because it's a genetic condition, the greatest risk factor for Marfan syndrome is having ...
- 22. Male infertility
- (Male infertility)
- ... for the presence of sperm. Sperm in your urine can indicate your sperm are traveling backward into the bladder instead of out your penis during ejaculation (retrograde ejaculation). Genetic tests. These ...
- 23. Male hypogonadism
- (Male hypogonadism)
- ... develops, and how much testosterone is present, a child who is genetically male may be born with: Female genitals Ambiguous genitals — genitals that are neither clearly male nor clearly female Underdeveloped ...
- 24. Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
- (Social anxiety disorder (social phobia))
- ... much of this may be due to genetics and how much is due to learned behavior. Brain chemistry. Natural chemicals in your body may play a role in social anxiety disorder. For instance, an imbalance in ...
- 25. Generalized anxiety disorder
- (Generalized anxiety disorder)
- ... and norepinephrine. It's likely that the condition has several causes that may include genetics, your life experiences and stress. Some physical health conditions are associated with anxiety. Examples ...
- 26. Depression
- (Depression)
- ... a blood test to check for specific genes that affect how your body uses antidepressants. The cytochrome P450 (CYP450) genotyping test is one example of this type of exam. Genetic testing of this kind can ...
- 27. Thoracic aortic aneurysm
- (Thoracic aortic aneurysm)
- ... a genetic condition that affects the connective tissue in the body, are particularly at risk of a thoracic aortic aneurysm. Those with Marfan syndrome may have a weakness in the aortic wall that makes ...
- 28. Sickle cell anemia
- (Sickle cell anemia)
- ... with sickle cell anemia The risk of inheriting sickle cell anemia comes down to genetics. For a baby to be born with sickle cell anemia, both parents must carry a sickle cell gene. The gene is ...
- 29. Anemia
- (Anemia)
- ... vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, melons and berries, help increase iron absorption. Consider genetic counseling if you have a family history of anemia If you have a family history of an inherited ...
- 30. Noonan syndrome
- (Noonan syndrome)
- Noonan syndrome is a genetic disorder that prevents normal development in various parts of the body. A person can be affected by Noonan syndrome in various ways: unusual facial characteristics, short ...
- 31. Ambiguous genitalia
- (Ambiguous genitalia)
- ... soon after your baby is born. Babies who are genetically female (with two X chromosomes) may have: An enlarged clitoris, which may resemble a small penis Closed labia, or labia that include folds ...
- 32. Alzheimer's disease
- (Alzheimer's disease)
- ... Scientists believe that for most people, Alzheimer's disease results from a combination of genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors that affect the brain over time. Less than 5 percent of the time, ...
- 33. Infertility
- (Infertility)
- ... sperm production or function due to various problems, such as undescended testicles, genetic defects or repeated infections. Problems with the delivery of sperm due to sexual problems, such as premature ...
- 34. Alcoholic hepatitis
- (Alcoholic hepatitis)
- ... These may include: Genetic factors. Having mutations in certain genes that affect alcohol metabolism may increase your risk of alcoholic liver disease as well as of alcohol-associated cancers and other ...
- 35. Fetal alcohol syndrome
- (Fetal alcohol syndrome)
- ... alcohol syndrome to a medical genetics specialist to rule out other disorders with similar signs and symptoms. If one child in your family is diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome, it's important to ...
- 36. Pheochromocytoma
- (Pheochromocytoma)
- ... with a genetic condition, such as multiple endocrine neoplasia, type II (MEN II), because it's likely to be found on a scan before symptoms start. When to see a doctor Talk with your doctor if you: Experience ...
- 37. Adjustment disorders
- (Adjustment disorders)
- ... genetics, your life experiences, your temperament and even changes in the natural chemicals in the brain. Although the cause of adjustment disorders is unknown, some things make you more likely to ...
- 38. Narcolepsy
- (Narcolepsy)
- ... See your doctor if you experience excessive daytime sleepiness that disrupts your personal or professional life. The exact cause of narcolepsy isn't known. Genetics may play a role. Other factors, ...
- 39. Nicotine dependence
- (Nicotine dependence)
- ... Other factors that influence nicotine dependence include: Genetics. The genes you inherit play a role in some aspects of nicotine dependence. For example, the likelihood that you will start smoking ...
- 40. Compulsive gambling
- (Compulsive gambling)
- ... isn't well understood. Like many problems, compulsive gambling may result from a combination of biological, genetic and environmental factors. Compulsive gambling affects both men and women and cuts ...