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Huntington’s Disease
 * Description: An inherited disease involving mutations in a gene on chromosome 4. This causes exaggerated emotions, involuntary movements, and loss of cognitive ability. **


 * Inheritance: **

If one parent carries the gene you have a 50% chance of receiving the gene. In the rare case in which both parents carry the gene then you will have a 100% chance of receiving the gene. This disease follows the autosomal dominant pattern. If you inherit the gene you have a 100% chance of developing the disease at some point in your lifetime.
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 * Symptoms: **

Memory loss, exaggerated emotions, involuntary movements, and loss of cognitive ability.


 * Diagnosis: **

Genetic and other neurological testing.


 * Treatment: **

This disease can not be treated. But the suffering can be lessened by pain killers and anti-depressants.

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 * Support Groups: **

Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA)


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