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What Are The Genetic Disorder Risks Involved In Consanguineous Marriages?

Hai sir I am Renjith from south India. I am planing to get married with my first cousin. If our baby Is suffering from any disorder, is there any chance to find during her pregnancy itself. If so, is there any treatment to get over this defect?. What are all the precautions to be taken before the pregnancy in order to avoid this risk.
Tue, 6 Sep 2016
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Hi welcome to health care magic....

I can understand your concern....

With consaguious marriage chance of spread of some genetic disease is there like.......
-hemophila
-thalasemia
-colour blindness
-autosomal recessive disease
-x linked disease
-few syndrome like down syndrome etc....

For that you both should have done your electrophoresis HPLC and genetics study for that....

It is better to consult physician and get complete physical examination and accordingly investigation .....

It is better to avoid consaguious marriage but if you are planning kindly consult physician for complete discussion and examination...

Take care
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What Are The Genetic Disorder Risks Involved In Consanguineous Marriages?

Hi welcome to health care magic.... I can understand your concern.... With consaguious marriage chance of spread of some genetic disease is there like....... -hemophila -thalasemia -colour blindness -autosomal recessive disease -x linked disease -few syndrome like down syndrome etc.... For that you both should have done your electrophoresis HPLC and genetics study for that.... It is better to consult physician and get complete physical examination and accordingly investigation ..... It is better to avoid consaguious marriage but if you are planning kindly consult physician for complete discussion and examination... Take care