can arthritis be hereditary?
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There are 200 types of arthritis. The majority of types of arthritis are not hereditary. However, if you have a condition that is hereditary – like sticklers syndrome – you will be aware of this as your doctors will be monitoring your condition closely. \n\n\nRecent evidence suggests that certain types of arthritis such as osteoarthritis in the hands can be hereditary, but further studies are needed to confirm this. \n\n\nSome people may have a genetic preposition to certain types of arthritis (lupus, ankylosing spondylitis etc), but this is not the same as a type of arthritis being hereditary.
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Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are at least partly inherited. Type 1 diabetes appears to be triggered by some (mainly viral) infections, or in a less common group, by stress or environmental factors (such as exposure to certain chemicals or drugs). There is a genetic element in individual susceptibility to some of these triggers which has been traced to particular HLA genotypes (i.e. genetic "self" identifiers used by the immune system). However, even in those who have inherited the susceptibility, type 1 diabetes mellitus seems to require an environmental trigger. A small proportion of people with type 1 diabetes carry a mutated gene that causes maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY).\n\nThere is a rather stronger inheritance pattern for type 2 diabetes. Those with first-degree relatives with type 2 have a much higher risk of developing type 2. Concordance among monozygotic twins is close to 100%, and 25% of those with the disease have a family history of diabetes. It is also often connected to obesity, which is found in approximately 85% of (North American) patients diagnosed with this type, so some experts believe that inheriting a tendency toward obesity also contributes.
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Why are Joe's parent's little fingers bent?  Did they have an accident during their lives?  If they have an occupation that tends to bend fingers and Joe enters that occupation too, his finger is likely to get bent too.\n\nAcquired traits are not inheritable.
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I haven't any advice because I have the same problem. I search it but I have no idea what it is. I found these two sites maybe you will find something. My daughter has something similar. I think that she must do some blood check (ask for a RA test). It's for athritis. And see an other doctor and an other.. till you find what is happening (as I do).
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Arthritis can get worse but there are things you can do to prevent worsening.  Eat a diet low in  cholesterol and fat.   Ask your doctor for anti-inflammatory medications.  If he thinks they will help he will prescribe them.  Exercise the joint that is afflicted the more you move the less you will hurt.   Use ice to reduce swelling or heat to improve movement.\n\nI have had arthritis for over 30 years and a medical assistant for 24 years. This is the advice that I live by.
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I can crack pretty much everything very loud and joint cracking is not linked to developing arthritis - it's a myth. However it is often linked to having more flexible joints (hypermobile) - maybe you are someone who can bend your fingers back a long way or put the palms of your hands on the floor. It's normal to hear a crack if a joint moves beyond where it would normally move. \n\nHere's a very good summary: http://www.studentbmj.com/back_issues/1201/life/477.html
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There are many different types of arthritis.  Osteoarthritis is what people think of as the typical older person's disease where the joints wear down, but there is also rheumatoid arthritis (more common in females) which is an auto-immune disease where the body's immune system attacks the joints.  That can start in very young children.
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It can be either.\n\nIt most commonly exhibits familial transmission consistent with autosomal dominant (AD) inheritance (approximately 90%), but X-linked (5-10%) and much less commonly autosomal recessive (AR) or mitochondrial inheritance have been reported.
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You probably have rheumatoid arthritis (as this usually occurs more in fingers than osteoarthritis).  This is an inherited disease that you cannot get rid of.  Arthritis is the inflammation of the joints resulting from a degradation of the cartilage between them.  Therefore, while you may certainly massage it, that will not help.  The best thing to do is go see an orthopedists who can help with a solution.  The ones out there include pain medication and replacement.  \nGood luck finding help.
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Probably not...some heart valve problems are hereditary, but if his was caused by the disease, chances are , in this case, it is not.
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There's a good article about Lupus at http://www.hopkins-arthritis.som.jhmi.edu/other/lupus.html\n\n"The good news is that only two out of 100 children whose mother has lupus will get lupus. The genetic risk is small. It is not strictly a genetic disease."\n\nHope this helps.
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ive tried looking, they wont reveal any of that. I do believe it is hereditary though
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Yes leukemia can be hereditary.I just read it.  But you know what is fascinating is the treatment. When they kill all the cancers cells or the immune system. The inject the new stem cell in the blood and this stem cell find there way to the bone marrow by them self. HHHmm o well
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there are many ways to treat it but not cure it.\nhttp://www.arthritis.org/
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Hey,\n   I have autoimmune problems as well.  Sucks don't it...\n\nMine is Polyglandular Deficiency Syndrome type II  and I am developing the arthritis to go with it...\n\nIf you need to talk contact me \n\nI'll give you my regular e-mail\nGraugeist@comcast.net
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You may not get arthritis by "cracking your knuckes", but you are slowly precipitating damage to the joints by putting unnecessary pressure and stress on them.  Which further down the line, combined with hereditary factors, etc. may make you more susceptible to other joint problems such as arthritis as the joints age.
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Arthritis can effect all joints, including the jaw.  Also it can have an effect on the neck.  It depends on what kind of arthritis you are asking about - since osteoarthritis is a wear and tear type of arthritis that most people get when they are older, it usually creates pain in joints such as the knees or fingers.  Rheumatoid arthritis can effect many joints, causing painful inflammation, and can also cause general pain and fatigue.