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Should I be concerned about family history of lung cancer?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 29 years old, and I have smoked three and a half packs for years in total. I quit smoking three years ago, and I smoked half pack a day from ages 19 to 26. My great-grandmother on my grandfather's side died from lung cancer at 49. She was a very, very heavy smoker, and so was her h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, lung cancer does have a genetic predisposition. However, it is not that anyone who has a family history of lung cancer will get it. Various other factors like heavy smoking, pollution, and body immunity also play a role. I do not find any reason to worry if y... Read Full »
Are essential tremors hereditary?
Query: Hi doctor, The person I am taking about is having severe tremors in the hand and fingers while going to new places. So, the person avoids huge crowd and sound. The person is 30 now and said that the problem was there from his childhood. All of the siblings have this tremor in the hand and finger. If... Read Full »
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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your question with care and understand your doubts regarding essential tremors. If not treated, the person will not be able to do or will do with much difficulty works involving fingers like writing, mixing food, button shirts, etc. Activities which require co... Read Full »