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What is the diffculties for people with disoder of the huntington's disease?
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HD is a genetic disease that causes a permanent change in the structure of the brain. Those changes affect voluntary movement (walking, talking, holding things) as well as involuntary (things like swallowing). A person with HD might appear to be intoxicated- slurred speech, unsteadu walk, jerky movements, etc. It can also cause changes in personality, including sudden, irrational angry outbursts. Huntington's is a fatal disease, and will eventually cause the death of a person that has it.
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How many people have huntingtons disease?
One in ten thousand have Huntington's disease.
Is there a treatment people could follow for Huntingtons disease?
yes there is a treatment
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.
What is the percentage of people who die of an eating disoder?
Eating disorders have a mortality rate of around 5.6%, with anorexia nervosa having the highest mortality rate among all mental illnesses. However, it's important to note that this percentage can vary based on factors like early detection, access to treatment, and individual health conditions.
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
In Australia what organsitaions are able for people suffering from mutilpe peesonaltiy disoder?
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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.
