Huntingtons Disease

Question 1

What is it caused by

Answer 1

Mutations in the HTT gene that codes for a protein called huntingtin

Question 2

What are some signs

Answer 2

uncontrolled movements
emotional problems
loss of cognition

Question 3

What are some symptoms on movement

Answer 3

rigidity or dystonia
Involuntary jerking or writhing movements (chorea)
Difficulty with the physical production of speech or swallowing

Question 4

What are some symptoms on cognition

Answer 4

Lack of awareness of behaviors and abilities
Slowness in processing thoughts
Difficulty in learning new information

Question 5

What is the most common emotional symptom

Answer 5

depression

Question 6

What kind of signs and symptoms might a child with this disease experience

Answer 6

behavior problems
decreased proformance in school
seizures
tremors

Question 7

How fast does the disease progress to death usually

Answer 7

10-30 years after onset

10 years for jeuveniles

Question 8

What do treatments consist of

Answer 8

physical therapy
talk therapy
drugs