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Genetic testing

Genetic testing can give you vital information if you're planning a family or if you, or your partner, has a genetic disorder.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

DMD, the commonest muscular dystrophy in kids, causes gradual loss of muscle function, affecting everyday activity. Treatment may help daily life.

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia affects the hormones. People with the condition will have health problems, but might still enjoy a normal lifestyle.

Genetics of dementia

There isn't a single gene that is responsible for most types of dementia. However, some rare types of dementia can be inherited.

Brugada syndrome

This condition can disrupt the rhythm of your heart. It can cause palpitations, fainting or, in serious cases, cardiac arrest.

Guide to genetic disorders

Problems with genes can cause health or development problems. Some genetic disorders affect people from birth, others develop later in life. Learn more from a trusted source.

Tuberous sclerosis

Tuberous sclerosis affects parts of the body, behaviour and thinking. If you notice symptoms you should see a doctor, but there are ways to manage the disease.

Thalassaemia

This inherited blood disorder prevents someone from making enough healthy haemoglobin to carry oxygen around the body, but it may not need treatment.

Williams syndrome

Williams syndrome can cause development, learning and medical problems, although children with it often have well-developed language and music skills.

Haemochromatosis

Haemochromatosis causes the body to absorb too much iron, leading to organ damage. Blood tests will diagnose it, and treatments are available.

Porphyria

Porphyria is caused by problems with red blood cells and has wide range of symptoms. Find out about management and treatment options.

Long QT syndrome

Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a disorder of the heart's electrical system that can cause fast, chaotic heartbeats, called arrhythmias.

Lynch syndrome

Lynch syndrome, formerly known as HNPCC, is a genetic condition that increases the risk of a person developing some cancers, such as bowel cancer. Learn more here.

Conn's syndrome

Conn's syndrome is a condition where the body makes too much of the hormone aldosterone. It’s a common cause of hypertension but it can be managed and treated.

Marfan syndrome

This condition affects tissue that strengthens and stabilises joints and muscles. People with Marfan syndrome are often tall and long-limbed.

Huntington’s disease

Huntington's affects the nervous system and worsens over time. Symptoms include difficulty controlling limbs, and cognitive and emotional changes.

Leukaemia diagnosis

Many of the symptoms of leukaemia are quite general and can be caused by a range of illnesses. Find out more about leukaemia diagnosis.

Dwarfism

Most people with dwarfism lead relatively long, healthy lives; the main problem they face is discrimination. For others, there are health issues to be aware of.

Turner syndrome

This genetic disorder involves sensory, developmental and hormonal symptoms, but most girls and women with Turner syndrome enjoy a normal life.

Muscular dystrophy

Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases affecting the muscles that control movement. Learn more about the different types and treatment options.

Noonan syndrome

Children with Noonan syndrome may have odd facial features, restricted growth and heart defects, but most, with therapy, go on to lead normal lives.

Neurofibromatosis

Neurofibromatosis is a manageable genetic condition characterised by benign tumours. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.

Rett syndrome

Rett syndrome causes intellectual and physical disability. It’s been described relatively recently, so it’s not known how it progresses to middle age.

Albinism

Albinism is a group of genetic conditions. People with albinism have no or very little colour in their hair, skin and eyes so sun protection is vital.

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

People with Ehlers-Danlos have very loose joints and easily bruised or stretchy skin. Symptoms can be managed, but the risk of injury is increased.

Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18)

Edwards syndrome, also called Trisomy 18, is a genetic disorder in babies that causes severe disability. It is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18.

Coeliac disease and gluten intolerance

People with Coeliac disease can't eat foods containing gluten. Find out how it can affect your life and why it’s important to get diagnosed.

Craniosynostosis

Craniosynostosis is a birth defect in which the seams (sutures) between the bones in a newborn baby's skull close too early. It can be treated.

Family medical history

Knowing your family medical history is important. It can guide you in making changes that will reduce your risk of developing a hereditary condition.

A granuloma is a tiny cluster of white blood cells and other tissue, and is found in the lungs, head, skin or elsewhere. Granulomas are not cancerous; they form as a reaction to, for example, infections or foreign objects.

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Search results for: "Genetic Testing"

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Genetic testing

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Genetics of dementia

Brugada syndrome

Guide to genetic disorders

Tuberous sclerosis

Thalassaemia

Williams syndrome

Haemochromatosis

Porphyria

Long QT syndrome

Lynch syndrome

Conn's syndrome

Marfan syndrome

Huntington’s disease

Leukaemia diagnosis

Dwarfism

Turner syndrome

Muscular dystrophy

Noonan syndrome

Neurofibromatosis

Rett syndrome

Albinism

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18)

Coeliac disease and gluten intolerance

Craniosynostosis

Family medical history

Granulomas

Life stage

Genetic testing

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Genetics of dementia

Brugada syndrome

Guide to genetic disorders

Tuberous sclerosis

Thalassaemia

Williams syndrome

Haemochromatosis

Porphyria

Long QT syndrome

Lynch syndrome

Conn's syndrome

Marfan syndrome

Huntington’s disease

Leukaemia diagnosis

Dwarfism

Turner syndrome

Muscular dystrophy

Noonan syndrome

Neurofibromatosis

Rett syndrome

Albinism

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18)

Coeliac disease and gluten intolerance

Craniosynostosis

Family medical history

Granulomas

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