Is parkinsonism hereditary ?
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Hello, Is parkinsonism hereditary? My grand father was having this disease. That is the reason I am worried. Please let me know about this.
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@rajdeep Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the nervous system. It causes tremors, shaking, slow movement, balance problems, and stiffness. Parkinson’s disease usually affects people who are older. Hereditary diseases are those that are passed from parents to their children through their genes. A genetic disease can be hereditary, but not always. Some genetic diseases are caused by random mutations that aren’t inherited from the parents. Studies show that some cases of Parkinson’s disease are caused by genetic mutations. Hereditary causes of this disease are rare. Only about 10 to 15 percent of those who have Parkinson’s disease have a family history of it. For the rest, the cause of Parkinson’s is usually unknown. Research suggests that a combination of genetic and environmental factors may cause Parkinson’s disease. In this article, we’ll learn more about these causes, as well as possible prevention. Many genes are involved in Parkinson’s disease. Researchers continue to investigate new mutations and other genes involved in the disease.
The genes associated with Parkinson’s disease include:
Glucocerebrosidase (GBA)
LRRK2 (leucine-rich repeat kinase 2)
PARK2 (parkin)
PARK6
PARK7
It’s rare for Parkinson’s disease to be passed down from parent to child. Most cases of Parkinson’s aren’t hereditary. But people who get early-onset Parkinson’s disease are more likely to have inherited it.