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Huntington’s Chorea

Huntington’s Chorea. By Alyce & Ryan. What is the cause of the disease . Huntington’s disease is a brain disorder. It is an inherited condition that is characterised by abnormal body movements. Who does it usually affect.

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Huntington’s Chorea

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  1. Huntington’s Chorea By Alyce & Ryan

  2. What is the cause of the disease • Huntington’s disease is a brain disorder. It is an inherited condition that is characterised by abnormal body movements.

  3. Who does it usually affect • Huntington’s disease affects 1 in every 10.000 people, regardless of ethnicity. Average age of onset is 35-42 years. • But may start in childhood or adolescence in a 10% chance. • Every child of a parent has a 50% chance of inheriting the disease due to the genetic characteristic of disease transmission.

  4. How many people have Huntington’s • 5 million people around the world have Huntington's Disease.

  5. What are the signs symptoms and treatment of this disease • Symptoms don’t usually appear until adulthood between the ages of 35-50 years • There’s no cure for Huntington's and there is no definite known way to stop progression of this disorder. • Medications are given to control the symptoms and effects of Huntington's

  6. Life expectancy • The average expectancy is about 15-20 years after being diagnosed.

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