Patient's question:
My girlfriend's grandmother has a mental illness. Her uncle (her father's older brother) doesn't, but her other paternal uncles do, and they all had relapses in their 30s. I really don't know if my girlfriend will be the same way, or if future generations will be affected too? Right now, my family is opposing this due to this issue, and it's putting a lot of pressure on me. I hope experts can give a correct answer. Regardless of the outcome, I will stick to my choice. It's not like it's happening until they're in their 30s.Doctor's answer:
Hello, mental illness tends to have a genetic predisposition. Conditions like epilepsy are more likely to be inherited by the next generation. Advice: As for the specific mode of inheritance, it is uncertain and there is no fixed pattern. It could be intergenerational inheritance, it could not be, or it might not be inherited at all. Doctor's inquiry: