| Huntington Disease |
| What allele does Huntington's Disease affect? |
Huntington's disease (HD), also known as Huntington disease and previously as Huntington's chorea and chorea maior, is a rare inherited neurological disorder affecting up to 8 people per ... |
| Dosage recommended for huntington's disease? |
any medication that is given out by a dr is based on weight and age.
But here is some info on huntington's disease.
The third link is for the rx. type in the name of the rx and it wil... |
| What is the Huntington's disease? |
It's a genetical disease which appears in 30's or 40's and its sgins are shake of the hands and contraction of muscles and even epilepsy and sometimes death ... |
| What, specifically is Huntington's Disease? |
What is Huntington's Disease?
Huntington's disease (HD) results from genetically programmed degeneration of brain cells, called neurons, in certain areas of the brain. This degeneration ... |
| Whats causes Huntington's disease? |
Huntington's is a genetic disorder passed on from parent to child. A child has a 50% chance of inheriting the gene if one parent has Huntington's.
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| What does huntington's disease do to your apperance? |
"Huntington's disease is a genetic, progressive, neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the gradual development of involuntary muscle movements affecting the hands, feet, face, and t... |
| Name of disease and other name the huntington's disease known by? |
Huntington chorea; Chronic Progressive Chorea and Hereditary Chorea.
Huntington's disease is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by chorea and progressive cognitive deterioration, us... |
| What is Huntington's disease? |
Huntington's Disease (HD) is an autosomal dominant pattern which means one copy of the altered or bad gene in each cell is enough to cause the disorder- it is not a sex related gene. There are... |
| How is Huntington's Disease detective? |
The early signs of the disease vary greatly from person to person. In general, the earlier the symptoms appear, the faster the disease progresses. Family members may first notice that the individua... |
| Has anyone ever heard of the Huntington's disease? |
It is an awful disease,. It is an inherited disease and also called Huntington's chorea. These people go downhill very quickly.The early signs of this disease is a dancing type motion that the... |
| My friend's mom had huntington"s disease. She has a 50% chance of having it. Should she be tested? |
Dan, she needs to get tested and then have the wear-with-all to do something about it by rediscovering a discovery that expresses a correctly functioning body and improve the quality of life when s... |
| How is the gene of huntington's disease mutated? |
it has a repeating set of three aminoacids in the gene. The more repeats you have the earlier you get the disease. ... |
| Should I be tested for Huntington's disease? |
I think I know I have it.... How many times have I said that?
(at least once today)
I am 40 and I think I know I have it.
My mother is fully into the terrible disease and so far 4 of the 10 kids... |
| Is there a cure for Huntington's disease? |
No. There is no cure for HD. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: "At this time, there is no way to stop or reverse the course of HD."
There are, h... |
| What is the Genotype for Huntington's Disease? |
Huntington's disease is autosomal dominant, meaning you only need one defective allele to inherit the disease. The "huntingtin" gene is found on Chromosome 4, and the defective allel... |
| My best friends mom has huntington's disease, how do i help him deal with this. ? |
Your best bet is to educate yourself on HD as this diesease does not effect the person with the disease but the family as a whole. Your friend needs support for what he is going through as he also ... |
| If someone is diagnosed with huntington's disease will they be discharged from the Air Force? |
Probably with a medical discharge. I am not sure there would be any benefits since military service did not cause the disorder, unless the person is at a point that they can retire. The first sea... |
| What is the difference between Huntington's Disease and Parkinson's Disease? |
Huntington's disease (HD) results from genetically programmed degeneration of brain cells, called neurons, in certain areas of the brain. This degeneration causes uncontrolled movements, loss ... |
| My friend's daughter has Huntington's disease. Has any person ever beat this disease? any good alternative.. |
Sorry to say there is really nothing they can do to treat Huntington's. They can treat some of the problems that come with it. I have done a report on it for my medical class and it is a ver... |
| Is it right to know for the children that they have huntington's disease? |
By the doctors code of ethics, they HAVE to reveal to the patient their medical condition -- unless the patient has explicitly said that he/she trusts the doc completely to do whatever the doc sees... |
| What are the financial effects on a person with Huntington's Disease? |
The financial repercussions can be hefty to a family with a loved one with Huntington's Disease (HD). First off if the person did not get medical insurance before finding out about the HD then... |
| Do you know the costs for treatment for huntington's disease like the medicines, special care, etc? |
It will depend on what the doctor orders for medications and what stage of Huntingtons the patient is in. If they are in the early stages they can probably still work and take care of themself but... |
| Is a hacking cough a progressive symton of Huntington's Disease? |
No, coughing is not a sympton of Huntingtons. Clinical features include involuntary movements, dementia, and behavioral changes. The closest thing would be dysarthria (difficulty articulating whe... |
| What are the chances I have Huntington's Disease...? |
Huntington's disease is an autosomal dominant trait which means if you have a parent that has it, you have a 50% chance of inheriting it.
I wish you the best. ... |
| Can anyone tell me anything about huntington's disease? |
Please see the webpages for more details on Huntington's disease. ... |
| Can any body tell me about Huntington's Disease? |
Huntington disease is caused by atrophy of 2 structures in the brain, called the caudate and putamen. These structures are responsible for motor inhibition, which basically suppresses unwanted move... |
| Does anyone have a relative with Huntington's Disease that is having problems swallowing? |
I have a client with Huntingtons Chorea and yes, she can only eat softand easy to swallow foods. ... |
| Huntington's? |
im 15 my mom and brother both tested positive im too young to get the test but if i was old enough i still wouldn't
they are both not coping well my moms very sick at the moment and the res... |
| Diagnose with a Genetic Disorder? |
i think your doing the right thing. your trying to ensure you can provide for your family if the worst happens. i find that admirable ... |
| Which condition is seen more often in males than in females? |
I'm pretty sure it's C because I found that it's an x linked recessive... ... |
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