In the past, genetic diseases were considered to be relatively rare diseases. However, with the development of medicine and the improvement of people\’s living standards, some infectious diseases and nutritional diseases that seriously threatened human health in the past have been controlled, while genetic diseases have become a more prominent problem. .
In 1914, a British child death cause survey showed that non-hereditary diseases (such as infections, tumors, etc.) accounted for 83.5%, while genetic diseases accounted for only 16.5%. However, by the late 1970s, , two types of diseases each account for 50%.
The situation in China is the same. Infectious diseases played an important role among the causes of death among children in Beijing in 1951. However, in the analysis of causes of death among children from 1974 to 1976, congenital malformations accounted for 23.4% of all causes of death, ranking first. Among these malformations, genetic diseases There are 3 to 10 people.
On the other hand, there are many types of genetic diseases. With the development of biology and medicine, new genetic diseases have been discovered in an endless stream in recent years. Including the single-gene diseases recognized by humans from 1958 to 1982, about 4,000 genetic diseases have been recognized so far.
A friend’s parents are deaf-mute. The reason is actually very simple. The old man was born before the founding of New China, and the medical conditions at that time were very poor. They both became deaf after a high fever in infancy. Because they were both disabled, they got married under the introduction of others. This type of deafness is not hereditary, and my friend and his siblings are all healthy. However, a friend\’s son is troubled by his grandparents\’ deafness. A friend once told me in distress: \”Dr. Yu, can you give me a certificate to prove that my parents\’ deafness is not hereditary?\”
After asking carefully, I found out that my friend\’s son\’s academic qualifications , looks good, has a good job, and is down-to-earth and hard-working, but it’s a pity that I can’t find a partner. A friend said: \”My son has had many conversations since he was in college, but as soon as he heard that his grandparents were deaf-mute, the woman\’s family was unwilling. They didn\’t say the reason for the breakup, but we all knew that it was because they were afraid of inheritance. In fact, you I also know that my parents’ condition is not hereditary. In fact, I just complained to you. It’s useless even if you give me a certificate. People don’t believe it! It just hurts the child.”
I I can only sigh silently. I really can\’t help my friend. The certificate he mentioned can be issued by any hospital, but secular eyes cannot be covered by a certificate. The fundamental reason is that people still lack a clear understanding of genetic diseases. People\’s lack of medical knowledge makes it difficult for them to distinguish what genetic diseases are.How much impact does a genetic disease have on the next generation? Because probability itself is not determined by us humans.
Just like the news that a celebrity was unable to create a human being due to worsening vitiligo, it was a misunderstanding about vitiligo. Vitiligo is a common and multiple pigmented skin disease, clinically diagnosed as acquired. The disease is characterized by local or generalized depigmentation and the formation of white spots. It occurs all over the world, with the highest incidence rate in India. About 12 million people in my country are affected by the disease. The disease affects all races, and there is no significant difference in the incidence between men and women. The cause of the disease is currently unclear, but immune disorders and family history are more likely factors. Although there is a certain familial tendency to develop the disease, there is no definite link, so the disease is not considered a hereditary disease. Clinical studies have also proven that the probability of vitiligo being passed on to the next generation is not as high as other genetic diseases, so it does not affect people\’s normal fertility.
Although vitiligo is not among the hereditary skin diseases, there are nearly a hundred skin diseases such as ichthyosis, keratosis pilaris, palmotoe keratosis, syringokeratosis, albinism, and patchy disease. They are all hereditary skin diseases, and most of them have no effective treatments and are difficult to eradicate. Only a few skin diseases can be improved through diet and drug treatment.
In fact, even those with hereditary albinism can have normal children with normal people. At the same time, early screening and intervention through prenatal and postnatal care can largely control the inheritance of the disease.
Genetic diseases are not scary. What is scary is not knowing the relevant knowledge and coping methods. We don’t need to mention the discoloration of genetic diseases, but should understand the relevant knowledge. Carry out planned eugenics and postnatal care under the guidance of relevant doctors and experts.
Countless girls or boys have asked me secretly whether they should conceal their family’s genetic history. If they don’t hide it, they are afraid that their love will die prematurely. Even if it does not die young, they will show it in front of the other party. It doesn’t matter; but the consequences of concealing it are very worrying.
I will advise them: If two people truly love each other, these small setbacks can only be regarded as episodes. Moreover, many patients with genetic diseases can give birth to healthy children under the guidance of relevant experts and can pass various screenings. Reduce the risks, and some common genetic diseases, such as high blood pressure, can be prevented and treated after the child is born, even if they cannot be screened. Even if the other party cannot accept it, it is understandable and eventually leads to a breakup.
Everyone has different ideas, and each family has different tolerance levels, which leads to different results. Some people finally parted ways after confessing to each other, some were discriminated against after marriage, and of course some couples chose to bear it together.
Sometimes, some people have different opinions on my approach. As the saying goes: \”I would rather demolish ten temples than one marriage.\” Some young people who come to see me have already discussed marriage or marriage. I am already married, and it is very unbearable to be separated because of a genetic disease. I still don\’t knowTao, let them make a choice that will not cause pain, because if there is a choice, there will be pain, but at least any kind of pain is not as painful as watching a child suffer throughout his life.
This article is provided by Baidu Reading. It is excerpted from \”Very Good Pregnancy: You Can Get Pregnant by Doing This\” Author: Yu Yue\’e