Genetic Disease Clinic, Phyathai Hospital
Heredity (Heredity) is the transmission of similar traits of living organisms passed from one generation to another. These traits are called “heredity”. Genetic transmission can be both quantitative and qualitative, which includes genetic diseases or physical abnormalities as well. Genetic diseases are considered complex and require in-depth investigation into the origin of the disease, meaning the genes and chromosomes of both parents, including deeper levels of relatives in a hierarchical manner. Most genetic diseases result from gene abnormalities in the body, showing various symptoms in all systems such as the brain, spinal cord, muscles, eyes, ears, heart, kidneys, bones, blood, etc. Many diseases are severe, causing disability and death from infancy.
Ready to provide advice and consultation on diseases caused by genetic abnormalities, offering the following services:
- Diagnosis, treatment, and consultation on diseases caused by genetic abnormalities such as Down syndrome, chromosomal abnormalities, muscular and neurodegenerative diseases, thalassemia, congenital disabilities, developmental delays or intellectual disabilities, and genetic epilepsy.
- Laboratory diagnosis related to chromosomes and gene abnormalities in muscular dystrophy and neurodegenerative diseases.
- Screening for the possibility of inherited genetic abnormalities that may manifest in the future, such as colorectal cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease, etc.
- Carrier screening for genetic diseases before having children (in cases where the father or mother is a carrier), such as thalassemia.
- Providing counseling and advice on prenatal diagnosis.
