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.
HD 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.
Typcially, onset of symptoms with HD is from the mid 30-s to 40's.
The age at which symptoms become apparent. PKU and TS appear shortly after birth, HD appears in adults.
PKU 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.
The symptoms of Huntingtons Disease are, mental deterioration and uncontrollable movements; symptoms usually appear in middle ages.
Typcially, onset of symptoms with HD is from the mid 30-s to 40's.
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.
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Monosomy
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One in ten thousand have Huntington's disease.
Huntingtons disease is inherited from your parents
Its Passed On From Your Parents Its Inherited
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medication and anti deprassants