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A person with HD can present an outward appearance of an intoxicated person. They will eventually have difficulty communicating with others. They experience problems with memory, rational thought, and may experience irrational angry outbursts. There are problems with depression and suicide.
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Can Huntington's disease be prevented?
It is a genetically transmitted disease. You do not "catch" Huntington's Disease, nor is there a prevention of it. If a parent has Huntington's, there is a 50-50 chance that any child of that parent may develop it at some point. The website for the Huntington's Disease Society of America has some good information.
Do the treatments for huntington's disease work and how?
At this time there is no treatment for Huntington's Disease that affects the progress of the disease. There are some drugs than can help treat some of the symptoms of HD.
What are the names of treatments for huntington's disease?
At this time there is no treatment for Huntington's Disease that affects the progress of the disease. There are some drugs than can help treat some of the symptoms of HD.
How can a person be screened for genetic disorder as huntington's disease?
Several diseases, including Huntington's, have a genetic screening test to identify the presence of the gene that causes Huntington's. Please visit the website for the Huntington's Disease Society of America for some good information.
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.
Is huntington disease more common in women or men?
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.
What are some examples of an incurable debilitating illness?
Huntington's disease , aids , multiple sclerosis
What are some diseases or disorders that are genetic?
albinism. huntington's disease. color blindness. down's syndrome.
What are some types of hereditary disease?
Some types of hereditary diseases are 1) Tay-Sachs Disease, 2) Hemophilia, 3) Sickle Cell Disease, 4) Huntington's Disease, and many many more.
Will every individual who inherits the allele for huntington's disease will develope it?
Yes, as long as you carry the gene you will, in some stage of your life develop the disease.
Why do they call it Huntington's Chorea?
Huntington disease is also called Huntington chorea, from the Greek word for "dance," referring to the involuntary movements that develop as the disease progresses. It is occasionally referred to as "Woody Guthrie disease" for the American folk singer who died from it. Huntington disease (HD) causes progressive loss of cells in areas of the brain responsible for some aspects of movement control and mental abilities. A person with HD gradually develops abnormal movements and changes in cognition (thinking), behavior and personality.
What are some disorders of movement and what do they mean?
Examples include Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Hemiballismus, Essential Tremor, among others.
