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Huntington’s Disease Huntington’s disease is a mutation in a gene on chromosome 4. The disease affects one’s ability to think, talk, and move. When having the disease, some lose more than 25% of brain cells before their death. The disease is autosomal. It is inherited from a faulty gene or from a parent that carries the gene.
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Symptoms of Huntington’s disease are: Bad Memory Mood Swings Uncontrolled Movements Lack of Coordination Difficulties Swallowing, walking, and speaking
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Someone is diagnosed by tests during a woman’s pregnancy or tests can be run after a child is born.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Treatment for the disease includes medications, and physical and speech therapy.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Huntington’s Disease Society of America. (HDSA) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Huntington’s Disease Association.
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