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Huntington's Disease Treatments and Therapies |
Huntington disease; Huntington//'s chorea; Huntington//'s disease; Progressive Chorea, Chronic Hereditary (Huntington) |
Huntington's disease (HD, also Huntington disease), formerly known as Huntington's chorea, is a rare inherited genetic disorder characterized by abnormal body movements called chorea, and a reduction of various mental abilities. It takes its name from the Ohio physician George Huntington who described it precisely in 1872. Huntington's disease is caused by a rare trinucleotide repeat expansion in the Huntingtin gene. Huntington's disease shows a variable age of onset of physical symptoms, ...
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Complications
... After onset of the disease, signs and symptoms continue until death. Though the signs and symptoms vary from person to person, vital functions such as swallowing, eating, speaking and walking usually ...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Most people who have Huntington''s disease eventually become physically and mentally disabled. As the disease progresses, long-term nursing home care may be necessary. No satisfactory treatment is ava...
Source: MayoClinic
Self-care ... Having Huntington''s disease presents a number of challenges that require daily or regular attention. The following steps may improve how you feel: Exercise regularly. People with Huntington''s diseas...
Source: MayoClinic
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Resources
- (National Women's Health Information Center, OWH, HHS)
- Chorea Information Page (National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke)
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