Symptoms Of Huntington
What are the three categories of symptoms?
Physical, Cognitive, and Emotional
Is there a cure for HD?
NO
How many stage of HD are there?
Name one physical symptom.
Involuntary jerking or writhing movements, Muscle problems, Slow or abnormal eye movements, Impaired posture and balance, or Difficulty with speech or swallowing.
What testing can be used to diagnose HD?
Genetic Testing
What percent of people with HD don't have a family history?
It is 10% of the people
Name 3 cognitive components.
1. Difficulty prioritizing or focusing on tasks
2. Lack of flexibility or the tendency to get stuck on a thought, behaviour or action
3. Lack of impulse control that can result in outbursts, acting without thinking
4. Lack of awareness of one's own behaviours and abilities
5. Slowness in processing thoughts or ''finding'' words.
6. Difficulty in learning new information
What are two types of therapy that can be used to reduce the symptoms of HD?
Speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy
Name the 5 stages of HD.
HD Stage 1: Preclinical stage.
HD Stage 2: Early stage.
HD Stage 3: Middle stage.
HD Stage 4: Late stage.
HD Stage 5: End-of-life stage.
"Lack of impulse control that can result in outbursts, acting without thinking" fall under which category?
Cognitive Components
What two medications were approved by the FDA to specifically treat Huntington’s symptoms?
Tetrabenazine (Xenazine)
Deutetrabenazine (Austedo)
Between what ages do Huntington's disease symptoms normally emerge?
The ages of 30 and 50 years old.