HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE

DIAGNOSIS

• Physical examination
• Review of family history
• Neurological and Psychiatric examinations

IS IT INHERITED?

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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

• Movement disorders(uncontrollable jerking)
• Problems irganizing thoughts and focusing on tasks
• Being unaware of their behaivors and/or abilities
• Psychiatric disorders(depression, irritability, OCD)

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TREATMENTS OR CURES

• There is no cure
• Some treatments available to lessen the symptoms of loss of muscle control
• Medications available to treat symptoms can have major side effects
• Medications to treat psychiatric issues such as anti depressants, antipsychotics and mood stabilizers
• Physical and occupational therapies

OTHER INTERESTING FACTS

• Symptoms usually begin in 30s-40s
• Can set in early (juvenile)
• Juvinelle onset tends to progress faster
• Majorly effects a persons life and ability to care for themself

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