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- Hemochromatosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Hereditary hemochromatosis isn't the only type of hemochromatosis Other types include: Juvenile hemochromatosis This causes the same problems in young people that hereditary hemochromatosis causes in adults But iron buildup begins much earlier, and symptoms usually appear between the ages of 15 and 30
- Lynch syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Lynch syndrome used to be called hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) HNPCC is a term used to describe families with a strong history of colon cancer Lynch syndrome is the term used when healthcare professionals find a gene that runs in the family and causes cancer
- Hereditary Cancer Clinic - Overview - Mayo Clinic
The Hereditary Cancer Clinic cares for people who have learned through genetic testing that they have a genetic makeup that may make them more likely to develop certain forms of cancer The clinic team is led by geneticists who work with genetic counselors, advanced practice professionals and nurses to individualize cancer prevention and surveillance strategies for people with these types of
- Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Clinic - Overview
At Mayo Clinic, a hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) Center of Excellence, various specialists work together to diagnose and treat people who have the condition
- Genetic testing - Mayo Clinic
Genetic testing: Learn why it's done, how to prepare and what to expect from diagnostic tests, carrier tests, prenatal tests and newborn screening
- Alzheimers: Is it in your genes? - Mayo Clinic
Certain genes increase the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease Genes control how every cell in the body works Some genes decide basic traits, such as the color of the eyes and hair Other genes can increase the risk of getting certain diseases, including Alzheimer's disease Researchers have found
- Factor V Leiden - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Both men and women can have factor V Leiden Women who carry the factor V Leiden mutation may have an increased tendency to develop blood clots during pregnancy or when taking the hormone estrogen If you have factor V Leiden and have developed blood clots, anticoagulant medications can lessen your risk of developing additional blood clots and help you avoid potentially serious complications
- Familial hypercholesterolemia - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
A detailed family history is an important key to diagnosing familial hypercholesterolemia Doctors will be interested to know if your siblings, parents, aunts, uncles or grandparents ever had high cholesterol levels or heart disease — especially during childhood During the physical exam, doctors usually check for cholesterol deposits that may occur in the skin around the hands, knees
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