Patient's question:
Will cleft lip be inherited? Do I need to go to the hospital for treatment? How long does it take to improve with treatment? Please help me!Doctor's answer:
Genetic Factors: There is a significant genetic component to the occurrence of cleft lip in fetuses. China currently has over 1.7 million patients with cleft lip, most of whom suffer from genetic diseases. If a woman in the family has a history of cleft lip, the probability of her first child being born with cleft lip is 1/600. If the first child has cleft lip and palate, the chance of the second child having cleft lip and palate is 3/100, and this probability decreases with each subsequent pregnancy. Genetic factors play a major role in the occurrence of cleft lip. Additionally, environmental factors also have a significant impact, especially during early pregnancy. Deficiency in nutrition, viral infections, and exposure to radiation and toxic substances can all lead to cleft lip deformities in fetuses.