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No, this is NOT true. Huntington's is not sex-linked like some other genetic diseases; everyone has two copies of the gene that codes for Huntingtin and if either copy is defective, that person will develop Huntington's disease.
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Are nose bleeds common in huntington s disease?
no more than in people that do not have HD
Is huntington's disease more common in male or female offspring?
huntingtons disease is equally common in both males and females
Who has done research on huntington's disease?
Yep. Go to the website for the Huntington's Disease Society of America for more information.
What is Huntington's corea?
Properly called Huntington's Disease, it is an inherited condition that causes deterioration of the central nervous system. You can find more information at the website of the Huntington's Disease Society of America.
Who came across Huntington's disease?
The first thorough description is attributed to Dr, George Huntington in 1872, although there had been earlier discussions of the disease. Please see link at bottom of the page for more- and contact the Huntington's Disease Society of America for even more information.
Can huntington's disease be passd to your children?
It is a genetically transmitted disease- the ONLY way to get HD is to inherit it from one of your parents. For more information, visit the website for the Huntington's Disease Society of America.
Is Hashimoto disease more common in males or female patients?
Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid. It also is called Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Hashimoto's disease is about 7 times more common in women than in men. It can occur in teens and young women, but more commonly shows up in middle age.
Survival rate huntington disease?
There is no cure for Huntington's Disease at this time, and I know of no cases of spontaneous remission (disease just goes away) Survival rate is not an appropriate term. Some people live a long and productive life with Huntington's, some people are affected earlier or more profoundly. If you or a family member has Huntington's, please visit the website for the Huntington's Disease Society of America- some very good information, and links to resources.
Where to go to when you suffering from huntington's disease?
A good start is the website for the Huntington's Disease Society of America for more information. While HD does not have a cure, there are treatments that can help manage the symptoms of HD.
Is Huntington disease more common in some parts of the world than others?
Yep- people who had a parent with HD. Since it is a genetic disease, that is the only way to get it- inherit it from a parent. Since it is inherited, there will be areas that have more cases- notably England, Australia, and Venezuela.
How many copies of the faulty allele are needed for the person to have Is Huntington's disease?
40 or more.
Is there a particular group more likely to get Huntington disease?
Children of a parent that has HD. It is a genetic disease- the only way to get it is to inherit it.
