Significance of Genetic disorder
Genetic Disorders are health conditions stemming from abnormalities in genes or chromosomes, which can be inherited or occur spontaneously. They significantly impact an individual's health and can also be examined through urine patterns. Ayurveda seeks to prevent these disorders through pre-conceptional practices. Additionally, the understanding of genetic disorders involves factors such as Satkaaryavaada, indicating that effects are inherent in their causes, and may include influences from environmental factors and inherited genetic material from ancestors.
Synonyms: Hereditary condition, Genetic disease, Inherited disorder, Genetic abnormality, Chromosomal disorder, Hereditary disease, Congenital condition, Familial disorder, Genetic condition, Inherited disease
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Hindu concept of 'Genetic disorder'
In Hinduism, genetic disorders encompass hereditary diseases recognized in ancient texts by scholars like Acharya Sushruta, linking genetic abnormalities to health issues. Factors such as consanguinity and maternal behavior during pregnancy are also significant.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Genetic disorder may be suggested by cutaneous abnormalities or abnormal hair whorls during scalp examination in Choodakarma.[1] (2) Genetic disorder is the genetically influenced complex disorder characterized by episodes of moderate-to-severe headache, most often unilateral.[2] (3) These are conditions that can cause the build-up of toxic levels of proteins in neurons, which is a predisposing factor for cerebral atrophy.[3] (4) This refers to a condition caused by abnormalities in the genetic makeup, which in this case is considered as Adibala Pravritta Vyadhi, and is the primary cause of the disease being discussed.[4] (5) Genetic disorders, or diseases caused by abnormalities in the genetic material, are more likely to occur in offspring of consanguineous couples, as highlighted in the study.[5]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Ayurveda manages these in the form of pre-conception, antenatal, postnatal counseling, and management for the mother.[6] (2) A condition related to a mutation in a single protein, a landmark in the development of molecular biology, is caused by an abnormality.[7] (3) It is one of the factors that can contribute to Sthaulya, in addition to surfeit, rich food, day sleeping, and refraining from mental work.[8] (4) This phrase refers to a condition caused by alterations in the genes, and is a factor for exclusion.[9]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) A genetic disorder is a very rare condition marked by a triad of short stature, speech and psychomotor development delay, and facial anomalies, which is also known as the Pelletier-Leisti syndrome.[10] (2) This is a type of illness that is a malignant condition, affecting millions of people worldwide, as described in the text.[11]
The concept of Genetic disorder in scientific sources
Genetic disorders encompass diseases related to inherited genetic material, evaluated through Ayurvedic principles. They arise from genetic anomalies, either inherited or new, significantly impacting health and potentially prevented by pre-conception practices.
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) It is a condition that Huntington's disease is, inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, leading to degeneration of neurons.[12] (2) Nutraceuticals can be tailored to address the specific metabolic needs of patients with rare these.[13] (3) Medical conditions caused by abnormalities in an individual's genetic material, potentially treatable with genetic editing.[14] (4) A center where extraction of DNA will be done from blood samples.[15] (5) This technique enabled the detection of specific haplotypes that code for these such as cancer.[16]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Tuberous sclerosis is this type of condition associated with benign multiorgan tumor growths that can impair organ functions.[17] (2) This is a condition caused by abnormalities in an individual's genetic material, and it can be passed down through families.[18] (3) This is a disease caused by a change in a person's genes, and thalassaemia is an example of such a disorder.[19] (4) This is a condition caused by abnormalities in an individual's genetic makeup, such as thalassemia, which can lead to various health complications and require specific treatments.[20] (5) Diseases or conditions caused by abnormalities in an individual's DNA, which may be inherited or acquired.[21]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) Health conditions caused by abnormalities in genes or chromosomes, which can be inherited from parents and may lead to various physical and developmental problems.[22] (2) Congenital lactase deficiency is a very rare, autosomal recessive example of this that prevents lactase expression from birth.[23] (3) This is a type of condition, specifically an autosomal dominant one, that leads to the condition in which individuals have elevated cholesterol levels.[24] (4) Medical conditions caused by abnormalities in a person's genes, which can increase the risk of muscle damage and rhabdomyolysis.[25]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) One of the factors that can cause male infertility, also referred to as hormonal imbalance.[26] (2) Some dominant of these may benefit from ribozyme approaches, such as connective tissue disorders.[27] (3) Hundred healthy females of similar age as that of patients were voluntarily enrolled as controls and they were not receiving any prolonged medication, were not suffering from any genetic disorder nor had any family history of cancer.[28] (4) A condition caused by abnormalities in genes, such as dRTA, which affects the kidney's ability to secrete acid.[29]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) This is a disease, like Sickle Cell Disease, that is most common amongst Black people and poses a significant psychosocial burden on the sufferers, caregivers, and families.[30] (2) These are conditions caused by abnormalities in an individual's genes, and the text highlights that many of these disorders affect kidney development or function, leading to chronic kidney disease in childhood.[31]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) The Guide comprises an attractive and practical ring binder containing individually bound English/Afrikaans articles on genetic disorders and related aspects, serving as a source of reference for health professionals.[32]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) A genetic disorder, such as Down syndrome, is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21, leading to a range of developmental and health-related issues.[33] (2) Genetic disorders, particularly those affecting connective tissue, can lead to syndromic aortic diseases, which manifest as aortic aneurysms, dissections, and ruptures in affected individuals.[34] (3) These are conditions affecting red blood cells, such as G6PD deficiency, which can influence susceptibility or resistance to malaria, including Plasmodium knowlesi, highlighting the interplay between human genetics and infectious diseases.[35] (4) A behavioural phenotype is a characteristic pattern of social, linguistic, cognitive and motor observations consistently associated with a genetic disorder.[36] (5) Genetic disorder is a condition caused by abnormalities in genes or chromosomes; Prader-Willi syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by physical and behavioral abnormalities.[37]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) In vitro embryonal gender selection may be useful to exclude these such as cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, etc.[38]