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HD is not a sex linked disease- it crosses all boundaries of sex and race.
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Is albinism hemophilia progeria or huntingtons disease more common in males?
Hemophilia
Is huntington's disease more common in male or female offspring?
huntingtons disease is equally common in both males and females
Can Huntingtons Disease be diagnosed after birth with a simple blood test?
Genetic testing can determine this (which is more involved than just a simple blood test).
Why is huntingtons deisease so unusual?
Huntington's disease is the result of a genetic defect on chromosome 4. This defect causes an excessive repetition of a section of the DNA on this chromosome. A unique characteristic of this disease is that as this gene gets passed down from generation to generation, the number of repeats of this DNA section increases. The more repeats that occur, the greater the chances of the carrier to develop symptoms of the disease at a younger age.
Is Huntingtons Disease a recessive gene?
Unfortunately, HD is carried on a dominant gene. If one parent has the gene for HD, and the other does not, the offspring has a 50/50 chance of developing HD. However, if you do NOT inherit the gene for HD, you cannot be a "carrier" of HD. The Huntingtons Disease Society of America has more information at their website. You may also contact me through my message board if you need additional information.
Are you able to feed yourself with huntingtons disease?
Well, that depends. When you have HD, you have had it all your life- since it is a genetic disease. As the symptoms of HD become more pronounced, one very common side effect is difficult in swallowing. In many cases, this can be addressed by the use of a feeding tube.
What are the treaments for huntingtons disease?
Unfortunately, there is no treatment (at this time) for HD. There are treatments that are used to reduce the symptoms of HD, including controlling involuntary movements, controlling the emotional changes that may occur, etc. For more information, please visit the website for the Huntington's Disease Society of America.
Who gets gallstones?
Native Americans develop gallstones more often than any other segment of the population, and Mexican Americans have the second highest incidence of this disease.
Is there are cure for huntingtons disease?
No, there is currently no cure for Huntingtons, but a neurologist is able to prescribe medication to patients with Huntingtons to help the suppress the symptoms. Researchers are currently looking into stem cell research for a cure.
Why does Huntingtons often go undiagnosed?
Huntington's disease often goes undiagnosed because its symptoms can be subtle and may resemble other psychiatric or neurological conditions, leading to misdiagnosis. Additionally, the disease typically manifests in mid-adulthood, meaning that individuals may not seek evaluation until they experience more pronounced symptoms. Genetic testing is required for a definitive diagnosis, but not everyone with a family history of Huntington's chooses to undergo testing due to potential psychological and social implications.
Why is huntingtons disease more common than other serious dominant genetic disorders?
Huntingtons is a genetically inherited disease from a parent. when chromosomes are passed onto a child, the child wont always receive the chromosome containing the gene. But, if they do inherit the gene they will have the disease no matter what, because the disease is dominant. If it was recessive, the child could inherit the disease but not necessarily get the disease.
What is huntingtons first name?
Huntington's first name is "Huntington." The term commonly refers to Huntington's disease, which is named after Dr. George Huntington, who first described the condition in 1872. If you meant a specific individual with the surname Huntington, please provide more context.
