Huntington's Disease

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Huntington's Disease(Free Handout)

Overview


Huntington's disease (HD) is a fatal hereditary disease that destroys neurons in areas of the brain involved in movement, intellect, and emotions. The course of Huntington's is characterized by jerking uncontrollable movement of the limbs, trunk, and face (chorea); progressive loss of mental abilities; and the development of psychiatric problems.


Huntington's disease progresses without remission over 10...Read the full article