Q. Can HLA B27 positve male with ankylosing spondylitis affect his children?

Creator: Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey
Published: 2018-02-19T04:30:22-04:00

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Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.

Published on Feb 19, 2018

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 26 years, I had a hip resurfacing surgery eight years back. I am an HLA B27 positive, even my father is also positive. I have joint pain since last fourteen years. Now, I wish to know that, if I marry and have children will this pass on to them? What measures should I take to ensure that it does not pass on to the next generation? I am at crossroads, I need to take a decision based on the reply. Please give me the solution.

Answer

Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

General Medicine Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

About 80 % of people with ankylosing spondylitis have HLA B27 positive and only 1 to 4 % people with positive HLA B27 develop ankylosing spondylitis. That means out of 100 people with positive HLA B27 only one to four can develop ankylosing spondylitis and 96 to 99 are normal.

The chances of your children to have positive HLA B27 is about 10 %. Now I do not think you should worry about your kids having ankylosing spondylitis or HLA B27.

For more information consult a rheumatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/rheumatologist

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I have been diagnosed with HLA B27 and ankylosing spondylitis. Even my father also has the same condition. And that 10 % is the additional risk compared to normal parent right?

Answer

Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

General Medicine Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, the chances of your kids having ankylosing spondylitis is 10 % each.

For more information consult a rheumatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/rheumatologist