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21 Treatments for Huntington Chorea

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3	Medical Procedures

5	Prescribed Medications

4	Herbs and Supplements

1	Alternative Procedures

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There is no cure for HD, nor any treatment that can slow the rate of progression. Treatment is aimed at reducing the disability caused by the motor impairments, and treating behavioral and emotional symptoms. Physical therapy is used to maintain strength and compensate for lost ...[read article]

Treatment News for Huntington Chorea

Scientists Use Stem Cells to Mimic Huntington's Disease
FRIDAY, July 6 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have found a way to use stem cell technology to study...
Huntington's Disease Linked to Reduced Cancer Risk in Study
WEDNESDAY, April 11 (HealthDay News) -- People who have Huntington's disease are much less likely t...
New Drug Shows Promise Against Huntington's Disease
MONDAY, Nov. 7 (HealthDay News) -- An investigational drug called pridopidine seems an effective an...

Tests for Huntington Chorea

1. Neurological Examination A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination . It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves... More
2. Computed Tomography (CT) Scan A computerized tomography scan (CT or CAT scan) is a series of cross-sectional X-ray images of your body. CT scans are used to examine your bones and soft tissues f... More
3. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
4. MRI of Brain Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head is a painless, noninvasive test that produces detailed images of your brain and brain stem. The test is carried out wit... More
5. CT of Brain A cranial CT scan of the head is a diagnostic tool used to create detailed pictures of the skull, brain, paranasal sinuses, and eye sockets. CT stands for computed ... More
6. Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Brain Study A brain positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test that allows doctors to see how your brain is functioning. The scan captures images of the activit... More
7. MRI A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a noninvasive test that uses magnets and radio waves to create images of the inside of your body. It allows doctors to se... More
8. Molecular Diagnostic Testing
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Medical Procedures for Huntington Chorea

1. Physical Therapy Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin... More
2. Speech Therapy Hearing and speech impairment are conditions that can affect both children and adults. Hearing impairment may also be called deafness or hard of hearing . Problems ... More
3. Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy is a holistic, patient-centered, occupation-based approach to life skill development. This health profession helps people whose lives have been... More
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Prescribed Medications for Huntington Chorea

1. clonazepam(Klonopin , Klonopin Wafer) CLONAZEPAM (kloe NA ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat certain types of seizures. It is also used to treat panic disorder. More
2. haloperidol(Haldol , Haldol Decanoate) HALOPERIDOL (ha loe PER i dole) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine is also used to control tics and vocal outbursts in patients with Tourette's synd... More
3. clozapine(Clozaril , FazaClo) CLOZAPINE (KLOE za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine is only used when others have not worked. It has a risk of serious side effects and is only a... More
4. reserpine RESERPINE (re SER peen) is an antihypertensive. It is used to treat high blood pressure. More
5. tetrabenazine(Xenazine ) TETRABENAZINE is used to treat the involuntary movements of Huntington's disease, also known as Huntington's chorea. More
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Herbs and Supplements for Huntington Chorea What's this?

1. creatine Creatine is naturally synthesized in the human body from amino acids primarily in the kidney and liver and transported in the blood for use by muscles. Approximatel... More Efficacy Grade C
2. Acetylcarnitine The main function of L-carnitine is to transfer long-chain fatty acids in the form of their acyl-carnitine esters across the inner mitochondrial membrane before bet... More Efficacy Grade C
3. levocarnitine The main function of L-carnitine is to transfer long-chain fatty acids in the form of their acyl-carnitine esters across the inner mitochondrial membrane before bet... More Efficacy Grade C
4. ubiquinone Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is produced by the human body and is necessary for the basic functioning of cells. CoQ10 levels are reported to decrease with age and to be low... More
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Alternative Procedures for Huntington Chorea What's this?

1. Relaxation Therapy Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary goal is usually non-directe... More Efficacy Grade C
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