Overview
You inherit quite a few things from your parents. For example, you could have inherited long, thick hair from your mother. Or a pair of sparkling black eyes from your father. But along with this, there could be some unwelcome inheritance like high blood pressure or cardiac history. But don’t let this worry you – a timely diagnosis and relevant treatment can help you fight these genetic diseases.
Every individual has a unique genetic makeup. Genetics plays a big part in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of non communicable diseases. However, a timely check up and appropriate treatment can help you keep any such disease under control. With a dedicated team of expert doctors and specialised medical assistants, we would help you stay disease- free, stress-free and smiling!
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- Oncology: Almost 5-10% of Breast, Ovarian, Colon and other GI cancers are hereditary and cancer risks are passed on from either parent to the child. Several rare cancer syndromes are also described within families involving the kidney, brain, bone, soft tissue and thyroid.
- Neurology: The disorders with a genetic basis that need further counselling and testing are Familial Seizure disorders, Ataxias and Neurometabolic disorders.
- Nephrology: The Genetic Clinic would deal with Steroid resistant nephritic syndrome, Paediatric onset of renal tumours, Atypical HUS and Polycystic renal disease.
- Cardiology: This includes Familial arrhythmias and Cardiomyopathies. A hectic and stressful lifestyle, lack of exercise and absence of a healthy diet could induce heart disease. Therefore, it's always advisable to form a habit of regular checkups.
- Gynaecology and Obstetrics: Besides helping women with their gynaecological problems, this clinic would serve women with recurrent missed abortions and Infertility.
- Adult Endocrine and Psychiatry: Monogenic Diabetes, Adrenal Hyperplasia and suspected MEN type 1 and 2 could be tested here. Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and alcoholism have a genetic basis.
- Haematological Disorders and Unusual Drug Interaction: Haematological diseases are disorders which primarily affect the blood. Haematology includes the study of these disorders. These include Anaemia, Haemoglobinopathy, Thalassemias etc.
