Huntingtons Disease Flashcards

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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

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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

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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

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