Significance of Hereditary disease
Hereditary disease in Ayurveda refers to conditions such as Kulaja Vikara that arise from genetic factors including Beeja Dosha Dushti, and the inherited anomalies in Shukra and Shonita. These diseases stem from genetic defects passed from parents to children and have implications in toxicogenomics and marital selection. Similarly, scientific perspectives define hereditary diseases as genetic disorders transmitted across generations, often identified through family history, with potential aggravation from consanguinity, highlighting the significance of understanding both genetic and Ayurvedic contexts.
Synonyms: Genetic disorder, Inherited condition, Familial disease, Hereditary condition, Congenital disease, Inherited disorder, Genetic condition
In Dutch: Erfelijke ziekte; In Finnish: Perinnöllinen sairaus; In Spanish: Enfermedad hereditaria
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Hindu concept of 'Hereditary disease'
In Hinduism, hereditary disease encompasses genetic conditions inherited from parents, influencing spouse selection. It relates to anomalies in Shukra and Shonita, and involves concepts like Beejbhaag and Beeja Dosha Dushti, with implications in Ayurveda.
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Prameha (Diabetes Mellitus) has been mentioned as this type of disease by Maharishi Charaka.[1] (2) Beeja, Beejabhaga and Beejabhagavayava are considered responsible factors for these along with other factors.[2] (3) This is a disease that is included as a common lifestyle disease, and it is mentioned within the context of various health conditions and disorders discussed in the provided text.[3]
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) Genetic conditions that are passed down from parents to children and were considered when selecting a spouse.[4] (2) Diseases that result from inherited genetic defects present in one's parents.[5]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) These are the diseases, like Kulaja Vikara, that can be caused by Beeja Dosha Dushti, and are relevant to toxicogenomics in the context of Ayurveda.[6] (2) Hereditary diseases, according to the text, are conditions caused by anomalies in Shukra and Shonita, and the concept of Beejbhaag is also mentioned in the context of genetics in Ayurveda.[7]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) Diseases that are considered to be passed down from parents to offspring.[8]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) It is represented by breast cancer, following the Mendelian mode of transmission. Mutations can also transpire in other genes like ATM and p53.[9]
The concept of Hereditary disease in scientific sources
Hereditary disease encompasses genetic disorders transmitted from parents to children, often affecting health, with implications in Ayurvedic teachings and familial history. They can be aggravated by genetic factors and potentially preventable through awareness of family medical history.
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) China has also stepped forward this approach of PMI and on March 2015 announced their plan.[10] (2) Conditions passed down from parents to offspring through genetic mutations, potentially curing hereditary diseases.[11]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) These are genetic disorders that can be identified through family medical history, and if patients are familiar with this history, precautionary steps may be undertaken to minimize the damage of the disorder and possibly prevent the onset.[12]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) NF 1, originally described by Friedrich von Recklinghausen in 1882, is a fairly common hereditary disease that is autosomal-dominantly inherited.[13]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) Initial exclusions included mothers who were aged less than 18 years or more than 37 years at the time of conception, those with a history of previous caesarian section, perinatal death or pre-eclampsia, known hereditary disease, maternal malnourishment, acknowledge drinkers or smokers, unmarried mothers and those living outside the greater Cape Town area.[14]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) A diagnosis of NAFLD is defined as the presence of imaging or histology evidence of hepatic steatosis when other causes of fatty liver, such as heavy alcohol use, drugs, and hereditary diseases, have been eliminated.[15]