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1. Crohn's disease
(Crohn's disease)
... disease, they don't cause it. Now, researchers believe that a number of factors, such as heredity and a malfunctioning immune system, play a role in the development of Crohn's disease. Immune system. It's ...
2. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
(Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) )
... your body mounts an immune response even though no pathogen is present. Heredity. Because you're more likely to develop IBD if you have a parent or sibling with the disease, scientists suspect that ...
3. Periodontitis
(Periodontitis)
... of periodontitis include: Gingivitis Heredity Poor oral health habits Tobacco use Diabetes Older age Decreased immunity, such as that occurring with leukemia or HIV/AIDS or chemotherapy ...
4. Dislocation
(Dislocation)
... you use your arms to brace for impact or if you land forcefully on a body part such as your hip or shoulder. Heredity. Some people are born with ligaments that are looser and more prone to injury ...
5. Keratoconus
(Keratoconus)
... people with keratoconus have no family history of the disease, but in some cases heredity may play a role. In advanced keratoconus, your cornea may become scarred, particularly where the cone forms. ...
6. Tricuspid atresia
(Tricuspid atresia)
... is developing. While some factors, such as heredity or Down syndrome, may increase your baby's risk of congenital heart defects, such as tricuspid atresia, the cause of congenital heart disease is unknown ...
7. Hashimoto's disease
(Hashimoto's disease)
... the response, while others believe a genetic flaw may be involved. A combination of factors, including heredity, sex and age, may determine your likelihood of developing the disorder. Hashimoto's disease ...
8. Restless legs syndrome
(Restless legs syndrome)
... Researchers suspect the condition may be due to an imbalance of the brain chemical dopamine. This chemical sends messages to control muscle movement. Heredity RLS runs in families in at least half the ...
9. Vitiligo
(Vitiligo)
... known why this occurs. Doctors and scientists have theories as to what causes vitiligo. It may be due to an immune system disorder. Heredity may be a factor because there's an increased incidence of ...
10. Dental Disorders of Underbite, Overbite, Crossbite
(Dental Shanghai)
... The condition causes excessive stress on the jaw bone. A crossbite is mainly due to heredity. The shape of the tooth and the jaw bone are governed by genes. Crossbites can also form if there is a delayed ...
11. Bags under eyes
(Bags under eyes)
... is accompanied by redness and itching Heredity Preparing a list of questions will help you make the most of your time with your doctor. For bags under eyes, some basic questions to ask your doctor ...
12. Ulcerative colitis
(Ulcerative colitis)
... inflammation may stem from an autoimmune reaction in which your body mounts an immune response even though no pathogen is present. Heredity. Because you're more likely to develop ulcerative colitis ...
13. Canker sores
(Canker sores)
... of the disorder. This may be due to heredity or to a shared factor in the environment, such as certain foods or allergens. Your family doctor or general practitioner will likely be able to diagnose ...
14. Is Your Child Vulnerable to Substance Abuse?
(Substance Abuse)
... to drugs differently; why one teenager can flirt with alcohol or pot and then break off the engagement cleanly, while another rushes headlong into commitment. Heredity appears to play a large role in ...
15. Physical Development of School Age Children
(Puberty)
... of growth and ultimate height will be influenced by heredity. Your son, for example, may want to be one of the tallest boys in his class, and he may aspire to play pro­fessional basketball. However, if ...
16. Delayed Puberty
(Puberty)
... growth hormone have enabled thousands of people to reach the adult height that their heredity intended. Short stature has many causes other than GH deficiency. Initially it was believed that only people ...
17. Uterine fibroids
(Uterine fibroids)
... a woman of reproductive age. Other factors that can have an impact on fibroid development include: Heredity. If your mother or sister had fibroids, you're at increased risk of also developing ...
18. Teething: 4 to 7 Months
(Teething & Tooth Care)
... by the canines or eyeteeth. There is great variability in the timing of teething. If your child doesn’t show any teeth until later than this age period, don’t worry. The timing may be determined by heredity, ...
19. Multiple sclerosis
(Multiple sclerosis)
... — as compared with the risk in the general population, which is just a tenth of 1 percent. But the experiences of identical twins show that heredity can't be the only factor involved. If multiple sclerosis ...
20. Autoimmune hepatitis
(Autoimmune hepatitis)
... Minocin, others) and the cholesterol medication atorvastatin (Lipitor), have been linked to autoimmune hepatitis. Heredity. Evidence suggests that a predisposition to autoimmune hepatitis may run in ...
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