Patient's question:
I just got a girlfriend, and she is a deaf and mute person. Then my family doesn't agree with us being together because they are upset that the deafness and muteness of the girl could be inherited by the next generation. So, I wanted to consult with you, Doctor, about the inheritance of deafness and muteness across generations. Will deafness and muteness be inherited by the next generation?Doctor's answer:
This disease is hereditary. If a person is congenitally deaf and mute, carrying two pairs of genetic genes in their body, it can be passed on to the next generation. It is recommended to have a thorough check-up at the hospital. If genetic mutations are detected in the body, it is best not to have children together. Some cases are acquired later in life, caused by the use of antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy. This type of condition will never be inherited across generations.