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Also called Hyuntington's chorea, it is an autosomal dominant, progressive, and neurodegenerative disorder marked by involuntary movements, mental disturbance, and cognitive deterioration. Occurs in men and women equally. The onset can be as young as age 2 to as old as age 70, but peak age for diagnosis is in late 30s and 40s.
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Symptoms of huntingtons disease?
The symptoms of Huntingtons Disease are, mental deterioration and uncontrollable movements; symptoms usually appear in middle ages.
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.
How are the cause and onset of symptoms of huntingtons disease different from of PKU and Tay-Sachs disease?
Typcially, onset of symptoms with HD is from the mid 30-s to 40's.
Can you have the huntingtons gene and not have semptions?
Yes- in most cases, symptoms depend on your age. You would have the gene all of your life, but symptoms do not usually become apparent until you are older- 30 to 50 yrs old.
What is huntingtons disorder?
Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It leads to various physical and mental symptoms, including involuntary movements, cognitive impairment, and psychiatric issues. There is currently no cure for Huntington's disease.
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.
When was Get Lost - Huntingtons album - created?
Get Lost - Huntingtons album - was created in 1999-01.
Is huntingtons painful?
It can be, especially for the family.
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 huntingtons disease monosomy or trisomy?
Monosomy
Are aspergers syndrome and huntingtons disease connected?
No.
Is cystic fibroses linked with huntingtons disease?
No
