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Is there a treatment people could follow for Huntingtons disease?
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∙ 11y ago
yes there is a treatment
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How many people have huntingtons disease?
One in ten thousand have Huntington's disease.
What is the percentage of people that get huntingtons disease?
Around 1 in 10,000 people are estimated to develop Huntington's disease, a rare genetic disorder. It is caused by a mutation in the HTT gene on chromosome 4.
What are some reasons not to know you have huntingtons disease?
because some people are not capable of having it
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 fatal?
Yes,many people have died from it, including my 2nd grade teacher's sister.
How can the cycle of huntingtons disease stop?
People that MAY have Huntington's can have a genetic test- IF they are positive for HD, they may choose not to have children- and no one will inherit the gene that causes HD.
What brain diseases happen to older people?
alzheimers, parkinsons, huntingtons
Why can not people Carry huntingtons disease?
HD is transmitted by a Dominant gene. If you have HD, your childen have a 50-50 chance of developing HD. However, if you do NOT have HD, there is no gene to pass on to your children- so you cannot be a "carrier" of HD.
Do people with huntingtons disease have any phyiscal differences?
Prior to onset of symptoms- not really. Symptoms can be similar to an intoxicated person- slurred speech, jerky uncoordinated movement, unsteady walk, stumbling, dropping things, etc.
Do all people who follow the gluten free diet have celiac disease?
No. Some people just have allergies.
What is the perfect time for testing for huntington's disease?
A very, VERY personal decision. A person that has a parent that has Huntingtons, and is now an adult, might decide to be tested for HD prior to having children, or to help plan what they want to do in life. At present, there is no cure and limited treatment for Huntingtons. Some people may not WANT to know that they have a disease that is ultimately fatal, and has no cure. My wife has HD, and we have 4 adult children. Three of them decided to be tested- one decided not to.
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