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HD is a genetically transmitted disease. The body is unable to process an amino acid, which results in changes occurring over time in the structure of the brain. This results in interferrence with muscle control, and may cause changes in personality, memory, cognition- commonly called dementia. Ultimately the disesase is fatal. For more information, please visit the website of the Huntington's Disease Society of America.
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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.
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 huntingtons disease monosomy or trisomy?
Monosomy
Can night sweats be a symptom of huntingtons disease?
No.
Are aspergers syndrome and huntingtons disease connected?
No.
Is cystic fibroses linked with huntingtons disease?
No
How many people have huntingtons disease?
One in ten thousand have Huntington's disease.
How is huntingtons disease inherited?
Its Passed On From Your Parents Its Inherited
What is a treatment for huntingtons disease?
medication and anti deprassants
Is Parkinsons chorea related to Huntingtons disease in men?
No.
How do you inherit Huntington's?
Huntingtons disease is inherited from your parents
What is other name for huntingtons disease?
Huntington's Chorea
