What is the end result of huntingtons disease?

Answer 1

At this time, there is no way to stop or reverse the course of Hunington's Disease. Huntington's disease results from genetically programmed degeneration of brain cells, called neurons, in certain areas of the brain. This degeneration causes uncontrolled movements, loss of intellectual faculties, and emotional disturbance. HD is a familial disease, passed from parent to child through a mutation in the normal gene. Each child of an HD parent has a 50-50 chance of inheriting the HD gene. If a child does not inherit the HD gene, he or she will not develop the disease and cannot pass it to subsequent generations. A person who inherits the HD gene will sooner or later develop the disease. Whether one child inherits the gene has no bearing on whether others will or will not inherit the gene. Some early symptoms of HD are mood swings, depression, irritability or trouble driving, learning new things, remembering a fact, or making a decision. As the disease progresses, concentration on intellectual tasks becomes increasingly difficult and the patient may have difficulty feeding himself or herself and swallowing.

Answer 2

loss of cells in areas of the brain responsible for certain aspects of movement control and mental abilities. A person with HD gradually develops abnormal movements and changes in cognition (thinking), behavior and personality.

Answer 3

I am going to suggest that you go to the website of the Huntington's Disease Society of America for a full explanation. In short, HD is a degenerative disease of the central nervous system, which has profound effects. It causes problems with voluntary and involuntary movement, changes in personality, problems with memory and reasoning. HD is classed as a fatal disease, however, cause of death is usually from another direct cause, such as falls, choking, pneumonia, etc.

Answer 4

At this time, Huntington's is incurable. Over time, the effects of HD on the brain increase, and voluntary and involuntary movement degrades. HD itself is not often fatal, but may bring about death from a related exposure, such as falls, choking, pneumonia, etc. The website for the Huntington's Disease Society of America has more information.

Answer 5

In the later stages or serve stages, a person is unable to take care of themselves and are required to have nursing care at all times.

Answer 6

There are no advantages, it's a terrible disease.

Answer 7

The outcome of huntington's disease is generally death within 10-15 years of the first symptoms. There is no cure or treatment for the disease itself, only treatments to help manage symptoms.