Targeted Symptoms Of Huntington's Disease

Huntington's disease was first ever believed to be discussed in a letter by Charles Oscar Waters in 1842. In 1846 Charles Gorman noted that the disease seemed to occur in a certain region. Symptoms of the disease were described by Johan Christian in 1860. In 1872 George Huntington gave the first complete description of the disease based on his research, and so the disease was named after him. In 1993 the huntingtin gene was located.
Huntington's disease is caused by a defective gene. The defective gene is located on chromosome 4. The typical huntingtin gene located on chromosome 4 includes 17-20 repetitions of a specific chemical code. Someone with Huntington's disease has 40 or more repetitions of the specific chemical code located on chromosome 4. Huntington's disease causes a degeneration of neurons and death of nerve cells in the basal ganglia. Huntington's disease also causes a change in the central area of the brain. The central area of the brain affects mood, thinking skills, and movement.
Some movement oriented symptoms of Huntington's disease include involuntary jerking, muscle problems, slow eye movement, difficulty with speaking, and difficulty swallowing. Some cognitive oriented symptoms of Huntington's disease include difficulty with organization, difficulty with problem solving, lack of impulse control,
Huntington’s disease is fatal. There is however treatment to help those with Huntington's disease. People with Huntington's disease take medication to help with movement problem and control emotions. Medication like antipsychotics, antidepressants, tranquilizers, and mood-stabilizers are taken to help with movement and controlling emotions. Doctors recommend that someone with Huntington's disease be physically active to help combat symptoms of the disease. Doctors also recommend that someone with Huntington’s disease have a healthy diet since Huntington’s disease increases a person's