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Is huntingtons chorea the same as huntingtons disease?
Yes. The involuntary movements of Huntington's were thought to resemble a kind of dance (chorea - like choreograph).
Is Parkinsons chorea related to Huntingtons disease in men?
No.
What is other name for huntingtons disease?
Huntington's Chorea
Is Huntington's disease curable?
No but it is a very slow and unpainful processno sadly huntingtons disease(also known as huntingtons chorea) has no known cure.
What characteristic of life does Huntingtons Disease affect?
Movement. It causes uncontrollable movements known as chorea. It is the highlight of this disease althought it also causes speech problems, sleep disturbances, difficulty chewing and swallowing leading to weight loss and malnutrition, and seizures.
Who is affected by chorea gravidarum?
Chorea gravidarum or chorea occurring in the first three months of pregnancy. It is most likely to affect women who had rheumatic fever or Sydenham's chorea in childhood.
What are the main features of huntingtons chorea?
Huntington's chorea, also known as Huntington's disease, is characterized by progressive motor dysfunction, including involuntary jerking or writhing movements (chorea), as well as cognitive decline and psychiatric symptoms. Patients often experience behavioral changes, mood swings, and difficulties with coordination and balance. The disease typically manifests in mid-adulthood and is caused by a genetic mutation in the HTT gene, leading to neurodegeneration, particularly in the basal ganglia. As the disease progresses, individuals may face significant challenges in daily functioning and require increasing levels of care.
What is the prognosis of Huntington's chorea?
The prognosis of chorea depends on its cause. Huntington's chorea is incurable, leading to the patient's death 10-25 years after the first symptoms appear.
When was Get Lost - Huntingtons album - created?
Get Lost - Huntingtons album - was created in 1999-01.
An chorea become fatal Symptoms of fatal?
Chorea is a movement disorder that involves neurological changes which include twitching, problems with balance, and dementia. A person affected by chorea eventually dies from coma.
Is chorea fatal?
yes
What other disease is Sydenham's chorea connected to?
Sydenham's chorea is a disorder that occurs in children and is associated with rheumatic fever.
