Huntington's disease affects the nervous system. It is a hereditary condition caused by a gene mutation. The buildup of toxic proteins in the brain damages it, resulting in neurological symptoms.
Symptoms
- Personality and mood changes
- Depression
- Problems with memory, thinking, and judgment
- Movement incoordination and loss of control
- Speaking and swallowing challenges
- Slight uncontrollable movements
- Small changes in coordination and clumsiness
- Stumbling
- Slight mood and emotional changes
- Having trouble concentrating and working at work or in school
- Lapses in short-term memory
- Irritability
Causes
- It's regarded as an autosomal dominant condition. This means that the disease can be caused by just one copy of the abnormal gene.
- Huntington's disease is brought on by a particular genetic mutation that differs from many other genetic variations.
- In general, individuals with a higher number of repeats experience symptoms of Huntington's disease earlier.
Treatment
- Medications for uncontrollable movements,
- Mood swings, and Depression
- Occupational therapy to help make ordinary chores simpler
- Speech-language therapy for issues with communication and feeding
- Physiotherapy to assist with balance and movement
- Learn more about Huntington's disease support and treatment options.
- Get online consultation from the best psychologist in India.
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