DEFINITION
Huntington's disease (Huntington korea) is a hereditary disease in which the jerk or spasm and loss of brain cells gradually begin to appear in middle age and develop into korea, atetosis and mental deterioration.
Disease began vaguely, that the age of first occurrence of the disease is difficult to determine. Symptoms usually begin to appear at age 35-40 years.
CAUSE
The gene for Huntington's disease is dominant; children of parents who suffer from this disease have a 50% chance of developing Huntington's disease.
SYMPTOMS
In the early stages of this disease, abnormal movements mixed with the movement being done by people that are abnormal movements barely noticed. But gradually it became clear abnormal movements.
Ultimately abnormal movements that occur will affect the entire body so that it is almost impossible conducting patient eat, dress and even sat in silence.
Mental changes initially vague. Patients gradually become irritable and easily excited, they may lose interest in daily activities. Furthermore, the patient became irresponsible and often travel without a definite purpose. Patients lose control over his desires and become promiscuous (having sexual relations with anyone.
Years later, the patient will lose his memory and lose their ability to think rationally. Patients with severe depression and suicide attempts.
In later stages, almost all patients have impaired function and patients require help from others to carry out its functions. Death is often triggered by pneumonia or a fall, which usually occurs 13-15 years after the onset of the first symptoms.
Diagnosis
In a CT scan will look distinctive changes in the brain.
TREATMENT
Medications only help reduce the symptoms and control the behavior of the patient, but can not cure the disease.
PREVENTION
For a family with a history of Huntington's disease, should have genetic counseling and examination to determine lower risk of the disease to their children.
Huntington's disease (Huntington korea) is a hereditary disease in which the jerk or spasm and loss of brain cells gradually begin to appear in middle age and develop into korea, atetosis and mental deterioration.
Disease began vaguely, that the age of first occurrence of the disease is difficult to determine. Symptoms usually begin to appear at age 35-40 years.
CAUSE
The gene for Huntington's disease is dominant; children of parents who suffer from this disease have a 50% chance of developing Huntington's disease.
SYMPTOMS
In the early stages of this disease, abnormal movements mixed with the movement being done by people that are abnormal movements barely noticed. But gradually it became clear abnormal movements.
Ultimately abnormal movements that occur will affect the entire body so that it is almost impossible conducting patient eat, dress and even sat in silence.
Mental changes initially vague. Patients gradually become irritable and easily excited, they may lose interest in daily activities. Furthermore, the patient became irresponsible and often travel without a definite purpose. Patients lose control over his desires and become promiscuous (having sexual relations with anyone.
Years later, the patient will lose his memory and lose their ability to think rationally. Patients with severe depression and suicide attempts.
In later stages, almost all patients have impaired function and patients require help from others to carry out its functions. Death is often triggered by pneumonia or a fall, which usually occurs 13-15 years after the onset of the first symptoms.
Diagnosis
In a CT scan will look distinctive changes in the brain.
TREATMENT
Medications only help reduce the symptoms and control the behavior of the patient, but can not cure the disease.
PREVENTION
For a family with a history of Huntington's disease, should have genetic counseling and examination to determine lower risk of the disease to their children.
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