Huntington's Disease
Alternate Names : Huntington Chorea
DefinitionHuntington's disease is an inherited condition characterized by abnormal body movements, dementia, and psychiatric problems.
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Dementia
• Organic Brain Syndrome
• Paranoid Personality Disorder
• Psychosis
• Suicide and Suicidal Behavior
Tests & Exams
• Catecholamines - Blood
• Cranial CT Scan
• Isotope Study
• MRI of the Head
Other Topics
• Confusion
• Depression
• Movement - Uncontrolled or Slow
• Movement - Unpredictable or Jerky
• Muscle Atrophy
• Speech Impairment (Adult)
• Stress and Anxiety
• Swallowing Difficulty
• Symptomatic
• Walking/Gait Abnormalities
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