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Huntington's Disease Learning Center

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Huntington''s disease is a disorder passed down through families in which nerve cells in the brain waste away, or degenerate.American doctor George Huntington first described the disorder in 1872.Huntington''s disease i...

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Symptoms
Abnormal and unusual movements Head turning to shift eye positionFacial movements, including grimacesSlow, uncontro...
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Causes
American doctor George Huntington first described the disorder in 1872.Huntington's disease is caused by a genetic de...
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Tests
The gait is often"prancing" and wide. Speech may be hesitant or enunciation poor.A head CT scan may show loss of brai...
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Treatments
There is no cure for Huntington's disease, and there is no known way to stop the disease from getting worse. The goal...
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Available Treatments
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Risk Factors
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Complications
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Prevention
Genetic counseling is advised if there is a family history of Huntington's disease. Experts also recommend genetic co...
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Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms of this disorder develop.
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