family medical history

Often the worst day in a parent's life is the day of diagnosis of a serious medical condition. Perhaps it's diabetes or asthma, a heart condition or something else equally serious. Or maybe you're having trouble getting a condition diagnosed. One of the first things to do is establish the family medical history. Is the condition inherited? Genetic? How severe was it in others. What other conditions presented? Knowing your medical family tree enables doctors to: Continue reading →