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Results 1 - 10 of 347 for genetics disorders
  1. Genetic Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... This can cause a medical condition called a genetic disorder. You can inherit a gene mutation from one ... during your lifetime. There are three types of genetic disorders: Single-gene disorders, where a mutation affects one ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/geneticdisorders.html - Health Topics
  2. Genetic Brain Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    A genetic brain disorder is caused by a variation or a mutation in a gene. A variation is a different form ... A mutation is a change in a gene. Genetic brain disorders affect the development and function of the brain. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/geneticbraindisorders.html - Health Topics
  3. Genetic Testing (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... done for many different reasons, including to: Find genetic diseases in unborn babies. This is one type of ... for certain treatable conditions Lower the risk of genetic diseases in embryos that were created using assisted reproductive ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetictesting.html - Health Topics
  4. Genetic Counseling (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... who have, or may be at risk for, genetic disorders. A genetic counselor meets with you to discuss ... age 35 Already have a child with a genetic disorder or birth defect Have had two or more ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/geneticcounseling.html - Health Topics
  5. Rett Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    Rett syndrome is a rare genetic disease that causes developmental and nervous system problems, mostly in girls. It's related to autism spectrum disorder. Babies with Rett syndrome seem ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/rettsyndrome.html - Health Topics
  6. Von Hippel-Lindau Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... VHL)? Von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL) is a genetic disease. It is inherited, which means that it is ... patterns of cysts and tumors. There is a genetic test for VHL. If you have it, you will ... disease (VHL)? Treatment can vary, depending on the location ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/vonhippellindaudisease.html - Health Topics
  7. Neurofibromatosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder of the nervous system. It mainly affects how nerve cells form and grow. It causes tumors to grow on ... diagnose the different types based on the symptoms. Genetic testing is also used ... on the type of disease and how serious it is, treatment may include ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/neurofibromatosis.html - Health Topics
  8. Osteogenesis Imperfecta (National Library of Medicine)  
    Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder in which bones fracture (break) easily. Sometimes the fractures happen for no known reason. OI can also cause weak muscles, brittle ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/osteogenesisimperfecta.html - Health Topics
  9. Porphyria (National Library of Medicine)  
    Porphyrias are a group of genetic disorders caused by problems with how your body makes a substance called heme. Heme is found throughout the body, especially in your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/porphyria.html - Health Topics
  10. Tuberous Sclerosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Tuberous sclerosis is a rare genetic disease that causes benign tumors to grow in the brain and other organs. Symptoms vary, depending on where the tumors grow. They ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tuberoussclerosis.html - Health Topics
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