Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited disease that causes certain nerve cells in the brain to waste away. People are born with the defective gene, but symptoms usually don't appear until middle age. Early symptoms of HD may include uncontrolled movements, clumsiness, and balance problems. Later, HD can take away the ability to walk, talk, and swallow. Some people stop recognizing family members. Others are aware of their environment and are able to express emotions.
If one of your parents has Huntington's disease, you have a 50% chance of getting it. A blood test can tell you if have the HD gene and will develop the disease. Genetic counseling can help you weigh the risks and benefits of taking the test.
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- Huntington's Disease (National Library of Medicine)Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited disease that causes certain nerve cells in the brain to waste away. ... express emotions. If one of your parents has Huntington's disease, you have a 50% chance of getting it. ...
- As its name suggests, a Huntington disease-like (HDL) syndrome is a condition that resembles Huntington disease. Researchers have described four HDL syndromes, ...
- Huntington disease is a progressive brain disorder that causes uncontrolled movements, emotional problems, and loss of thinking ability (cognition).Adult-onset Huntington ...
- Huntington disease (HD) is a genetic disorder in which nerve cells in certain parts of the brain waste ... done. Other tests that may show signs of Huntington disease include: Psychological testing Head CT or MRI scan ...
- Huntington's Disease/Start Here ... Huntington's Disease ... National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ... Huntington’s disease (HD) is an inherited disorder ...
- What Is Huntington's Disease (HD)? (Huntington's Disease Society of America)Huntington's Disease/Start Here ... Huntington's Disease ... Huntington's Disease Society of America ... HD affects the whole brain, but certain areas are more vulnerable ...
- Huntington's disease is an inherited neurological illness causing involuntary movements, severe emotional disturbance and cognitive decline.
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- Huntington's Disease (HD): Genetic Testing and Family Planning (Huntington's Disease Society of America)Huntington's Disease/Diagnosis and Tests ... Huntington's Disease Society of America
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