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Huntington's Disease
Huntington’s disease is a hereditary disorder that destroys certain areas of the brain involved in intellect, emotion, and movement development. It is characterized by the loss of mental abilities; developing of emotional problems; and uncontrollable movement of the limbs and face.
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How is your qualitie of life affected if you have huntingtons disease?
Answer this question Its live able
How can a person be screened for a genetic disorder such as Huntingtons disease?
By genetic testing. This involves laboratory testing on a small blood sample. It will normally be accompanied by family history tracking, and a physical examination, along with counseling.
How is Huntington's disease different form Alzheimer's disease?
In Alzheimer's the part of the brain which is concerned with memory degenerates whereas in HD, the individual loses control over his movements and may not necessarily lose his memory.
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.
The symptoms of HD and its affects do not become apparent until later in life, when people have already had children. The gene is passed on to children. Until a gene screen for HD was created a few years ago, you would not know you had HD until the symptoms became apparent.
Is identifying the symptoms of Huntington's disease easy?
Not really. While many of the symptoms are easily identified, they can also be symptoms of other problems. When coupled with a family history of HD, it is more apprent. In recent years, a genetic test for HD has been developed, which resolves the question prior to symptoms manifesting.
How often does huntington disease occur?
1 in 10,000 people have it, but a child of a person who has Huntington's disease, has a 50% chance of getting it. and 1-3% of people with no history of the disease get it.
Will every individual who inherits the allele for huntington's disease will develope it?
Yes, as long as you carry the gene you will, in some stage of your life develop the disease.
What is the average age of diagnosis of the Huntington's disease?
The average age of diagnosis of the Huntington's disease is 63.1 years old
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.
That depends on whether the man in his 30s inherited HD from his mother. If he did not, the chances are zero. If he did, the chances are 50-50 for each child that they will inherit from him.
Can people with Huntington's disease go to school?
Yes- and work, drive, serve in the military, etc. The symptoms of HD generally do not become apparent until much later in life.
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.
How can Huntington's Disease be treated?
Treatments do not slow the progression of the disease but medications can ease the feeling of depression and anxiety and involuntary movements. Also physical or speech therapy helps HD patients lead more normal lives.
How can the cycle of huntingtons disease stop?
People that MAY have Huntington's can have a genetic test- IF they are positive for HD, they may choose not to have children- and no one will inherit the gene that causes HD.
Is huntingtons disease due to lack of chromosomes?
No, the Huntington's disease is inherited from either the mother or father. It's genes not a lack of chromosomes.
Is Huntington's disease a point mutation?
No, it is caused by extra repetitions of a CAG (cytosine-adenine-guanine) codon repeat stretch within the Huntingtin gene.
