Huntingtons Disease Flashcards
1
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Physical
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Damage to Brain, clumsiness, uncontrolled movements, slow abnormal eye movements, breathing problems, problems with sleeping, loss of appetite and weight, usually die from 15 to 20 years after symptoms
2
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Social
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May not want to socialise, find it difficult to maintain friendships, lack of interest in social interactions
3
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Psychological
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Lack of will and intrest in life, lonely isolation, anxious , worried and afraid, negative self concept have low self esteem, emotionally insecure and vulnerable burden on others