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At what age does Juvenile Huntington's Chorea take full effect as in when do the patient become fully disabled?
My son whom is now 10yrs old was diagnost with this thing at the age of 5yrs old he can no longer feed himself walk talk were others can understand him, he is in his wheel chair all the time unless he is at home in the house. he is happy he is on tones of meds. He started showing symptoms at 3.5yrs old. cags 36 and90 I was told that he would only live for 5yrs .... we live day to day like if it was our last.... I love him with everything I am.... question have you known anyone at that age to live longer?
Lisa meadows lancaster Ohio 43130
lis_mouth1974@Yahoo.com
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Is there a cure for Huntington's Chorea?
no, there is not but every day we try to find the cure.BLAZEBONE's Answer; There is no known effective treatment but symptoms can be relieved with medications.
A is a condition of abnormal structure or function of the body and a is a disruption of interference with normal function?
Dominant gene eg as in Huntington's chorea. H represents Huntingtons dominant trait not the normal condition. AA abnormal, Aa abnormal however possibilty of subsequent offspring of Aa and Aa being aa therfore normal!
Does huntington's chorea disease is sex linked or inherited on autosomal genes?
Huntington's disease is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning that only one copy of the mutated gene is needed to develop the disorder. It is not linked to sex chromosomes.
What can causes hyperkinetic?
Hyperkinetic movements can be caused by conditions such as Tourette syndrome, Huntington's disease, or ADHD. These movements are characterized by excessive, involuntary muscle contractions and can manifest as tics, chorea, or restless movements. Treatment options may include medications, therapy, and lifestyle changes.
What is the difference between hyperkinetic conditions and hypokinetic conditions?
Hyperkinetic conditions involve excessive movement or muscle activity, such as in hyperactivity or chorea. Hypokinetic conditions involve decreased movement or muscle activity, as seen in conditions like Parkinson's disease. Both types of conditions can affect a person's motor function and overall quality of life.
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
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.
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.
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.
What does Huntington's Chorea mean?
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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.
