Huntington S Disease Symptoms

Huntington S Disease Symptoms

Huntington's disease (HD) is a neurodegenerative genetic disorder that affects muscle coordination and leads to cognitive decline and psychiatric problems. It typically becomes noticeable in mid-adult life. HD is the most common genetic cause of abnormal involuntary writhing movements called chorea, which is why the disease used to be called Huntington's chorea. Symptoms of Huntington's disease commonly become noticeable between the ages of 35 and 44 years, but they can begin at any age from infancy to old age. In the early stages, there are subtle changes in personality, cognition, and physical skills. The physical symptoms are usually the first to be noticed, as cognitive and psychiatric symptoms are generally not severe enough to be recognized on their own at the earlier stages. Almost everyone with Huntington's disease eventually exhibits similar physical symptoms, but the onset, progression and extent of cognitive and psychiatric symptoms vary significantly between individuals. The most characteristic initial physical symptoms are jerky, random, and uncontrollable movements called chorea. 

Huntington S Disease Symptoms

Huntington S Disease Symptoms

Huntington S Disease Symptoms

Huntington S Disease Symptoms

Huntington S Disease Symptoms

Huntington S Disease Symptoms

Huntington S Disease Symptoms

Huntington S Disease Symptoms

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Huntington S Disease Symptoms