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Is Alzheimer's Hereditary?
Probably have Alzheimer not taking any medication at this point, don't have a doctor other than a general medical dr. haven't been sick but seem to be forgetting everything lately suspect it is the beginning of Alzheimer especially having had mother and father with it...
Thu, 3 Jul 2014
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Alzheimer is one the type of senile dementia
and yes there is chance of hereditary transmission of its genes
but it is not necessary it would always transmit
there is small proportion of ration per say 5 to 10 %
but early identify sign of Alzheimer in young adult will protect from further damage
that stage called MCI mild cognitive impairment
identify it in MCI stage is more beneficial
thank u
Alzheimer is one the type of senile dementia
and yes there is chance of hereditary transmission of its genes
but it is not necessary it would always transmit
there is small proportion of ration per say 5 to 10 %
but early identify sign of Alzheimer in young adult will protect from further damage
that stage called MCI mild cognitive impairment
identify it in MCI stage is more beneficial
thank u
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