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How are the cause and onset of symptoms of Huntington's disease different from those of PKU and Tay-Sacks disease?
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∙ 12y ago
PKU and T-S are generally diseases of children. In most cases, the symptoms of Huntington's appear gradually, usually starting after age 30. You can get more information on HD from the wesite for HDSA.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoHD is a genetically transmitted disease, carried on a dominant gene- you only need to inherit one gene from one parent. Onset of symptoms is typically later in life- age 30-50.
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∙ 13y agoTypcially, onset of symptoms with HD is from the mid 30-s to 40's.
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∙ 10y agoThe age at which symptoms become apparent. PKU and TS appear shortly after birth, HD appears in adults.
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∙ 10y agoPKU and Tay-Sachs will manifest when the person is an infant. HD will usually manifest when the person is an adult- usually after they are old enough to have children.
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Symptoms of huntingtons disease?
The symptoms of Huntingtons Disease are, mental deterioration and uncontrollable movements; symptoms usually appear in middle ages.
How are the cause and onset of symptoms of huntingtons disease different from of PKU and Tay-Sachs disease?
Typcially, onset of symptoms with HD is from the mid 30-s to 40's.
What age do you get huntingtons disease?
For a person with the Huntingtons gene the first symptoms usually strike in late middle age at around 50-55. There are people however with the gene who have had first symptoms in their late 80s and some in their early 20s. You have to have the gene to get the disease.
Is cystic fibroses linked with huntingtons disease?
No
Is huntingtons disease monosomy or trisomy?
Monosomy
Are aspergers syndrome and huntingtons disease connected?
No.
Can night sweats be a symptom of huntingtons disease?
No.
How many people have huntingtons disease?
One in ten thousand have Huntington's disease.
How do you inherit Huntington's?
Huntingtons disease is inherited from your parents
How is huntingtons disease inherited?
Its Passed On From Your Parents Its Inherited
Is Parkinsons chorea related to Huntingtons disease in men?
No.
What is a treatment for huntingtons disease?
medication and anti deprassants
