Question
Is intellectual disability hereditary? How can we determine the risk of inherited transmission across generations?
Answer
When assessing the risk of genetic inheritance of intellectual disability, it is necessary to differentiate between genetic and environmental factors. For instance, if intellectual disability is caused by maternal drug use during pregnancy, leading to fetal brain damage, there would be no risk of inherited transmission across generations. Considering that there are no similar medical histories in your family, the risk of inherited transmission is relatively low. The patient should maintain a regular lifestyle, adhere to treatment, and keep a light diet with moderate aerobic exercise to enhance immunity and reduce the risk of illness.