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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.
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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).
What is other name for huntingtons disease?
Huntington's Chorea
Is Parkinsons chorea related to Huntingtons disease in men?
No.
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.
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 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 does Huntington's Chorea mean?
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