Transmitted on a dominant gene, it causes a breakdown of the central nervous system. Please see the link at the bottom of this page.
Autosomal Dominant
HD is a genetic disease, and currently cannot be prevented.
Huntingtons
An autosomal genetic disorder is Huntington's disease.
Yes. The involuntary movements of Huntington's were thought to resemble a kind of dance (chorea - like choreograph).
Huntingtons disease is a genetic/inherited diesease. It is caused by a faulty allele (a dominant one), which can be inherited by parents. Spontanoius mutations may also occur which would cause the faulty gene and therefore huntingtons disorder.
by inherited disorder from both or one parent, such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, parkinsons disease, huntingtons disease etc.
Genetic testing can determine this (which is more involved than just a simple blood test).
Hungtington's disease is a dominant mutation in the gene that codes for the protein 'Huntington' It only affects a single gene, the remainder of the chromosome is unaffected and therefore it is not a chromosomal abnormality
By genetic testing. This involves laboratory testing on a small blood sample. It will normally be accompanied by family history tracking, and a physical examination, along with counseling.
The symptoms of Huntingtons Disease are, mental deterioration and uncontrollable movements; symptoms usually appear in middle ages.
Huntington's is a genetic disease meaning that it is inherited to offspring of effected parents. If one of your biological parents have it you are at risk. I would ask my doctor for genetic testing to see if I had it.