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What is other name for huntingtons disease?
Huntington's Chorea
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).
How did huntingtons chorea gets its name?
Huntington's chorea is named after Dr. George Huntington, an American physician who first described the disease in detail in an 1872 essay. The term "chorea" comes from the Greek word "choreia," meaning "dance," which refers to the involuntary jerky movements characteristic of the disorder. Huntington's chorea is a hereditary neurodegenerative condition that affects movement, cognition, and behavior.
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.
What is a similar disease to Huntington's disease?
Huntington's Chorea
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 other disease is Sydenham's chorea connected to?
Sydenham's chorea is a disorder that occurs in children and is associated with rheumatic fever.
This famous folk singer died of a disease called huntington's chorea or huntington's disease?
AnswerHuntington's Disease and Huntington's Chorea are essentially one and the same. Chorea is a greek term used to define the uncontrollable movements a person might have with any number of neurological diseases. Huntington's Disease is what took his life.
What is St Vitus Dance?
A common name for chorea. As to the cause of chorea nothing definite is known. There are certain reasons for believing that in many cases it is a disease of the brain.
In Huntington's Disease or Huntington's Chorea what is the microbe called?
There IS no microbe. HD is a genetically transmitted disease- you can't catch it.
Why is Huntington disease called Huntington's chorea?
This is because about 90% of people with HD have chorea. These movements may be mild at first, but can worsen and become more involuntary with time.
