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Huntington’s disease affects brain that worsens with time. There is no treatment that can reverse Huntington’s disease. Medicines and certain therapies help to manage the symptoms and supports the patient to adapt to the changes. 

Huntington’s disease is a progressive brain disorder. In adults the disease usually appears in thirties or forties. The disease involves uncontrolled movement, mental and emotional problems, change in personality, etc.

 

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Medicines 

  • To control movement - Medicines are recommended to control the involuntary movement, jerks, writhing movement in Huntington’s disease. The medicine has certain side effects and has no effect on the progression of the disease. Antipsychotic drugs are beneficial in treating writhing movements. These medicines may have a negative effect on involuntary contractions. Other medicines used to suppress writhing movement are amantadine, clonazepam and levetiracetam
  • To manage psychiatric disorder - Medicines for psychiatric disorder is given depending on the symptoms n disorder. The doctor may prescribe antidepressants, antipsychotic and mood-stabilizing drugs.

Therapies to manage Huntington’s disease

  • Psychotherapy - Psychotherapy can help resolve behavioral problems in people with Huntington’s disease. It is important to talk and communicate amongst family members.
  • Occupational therapy - Assistive devices can be used to improve the functional abilities in Huntington’s disease. Such assistive devices may be handrails, devices for bathing and dressing, utensils for eating and drinking in patients with problem in motor skills. 
  • Speech therapy - The disease has a serious effect on the muscles of mouth and throat. As a result, the patient finds difficulty in eating, swallowing and even talking. Speech therapy helps in improving the speech in such patients.
  • Physical therapy - This helps in improving the strength, improves flexibility and balance and coordination. Physical therapy is important as it maintains mobility of the patient. The therapy teaches the patient the appropriate way to use walker or wheel chairs.

Huntington's Disease Treatment FAQs

The cause of Huntington’s disease is an inherited defect in a gene.

• Involuntary movements • Emotional problems (depression, mood swings, etc) • Speech problem • Movement becomes slow • Memory loss and not able to focus • Cannot do multi tasks • Difficulty in swallowing • Loss of balance and coordination

The disease gets worse with the passing time. The disease becomes fatal after a period of almost 20 years.

Apart from history taking and physical examination, your doctor will recommend following diagnostic tools to rule out the disease – • Blood tests • Genetic testing • Imaging techniques such as MRI and CT scan

Huntington’s disease progresses over years. The 5 stages are – • Preclinical stage • Early stage • Middle stage • Late stage • End of life stage

One must have nutritious diet as the body may require high calories or there may be problem in metabolism. Your doctor will recommend the diet you must follow.

The disease usually appears in 30s and 40s. Rarely it may occur in children. In children the disease is called juvenile Huntington’s disease (JHD).

The main risk factor for Huntington’s disease is if the disease is in the family. Parents with HD have 50% chances the disease may develop in their children.

Huntington’s disease is a rare disease and its occurrence in children is even less.

Yes, Huntington’s disease is an inherited disease. Children with juvenile Huntington’s disease mostly inherit from their fathers.

Chorea is involuntary jerks and twisted movements. It is the first physical symptom in Huntington’s disease. It initially affects muscles of hands, fingers and face and later the extremities.

No, the disease cannot be prevented. Huntington’s disease occurs due to gene mutation and there is no way to stop the mutation.

Being a progressive brain disease, it important to ensure following things – • Eat a healthy and balanced food • Drink lot of water • Exercise in routine • Look for a support group • Look for care takers

Yes, it can cause memory loss in later stage of the disease. As there is a progressive loss of brain function, leading to memory loss.

One must consult a doctor who has expertise in treating disorders of brain and nerves. Look for the best neurologist in your location.

Hospitals for Huntington's Disease Treatment
BLK-MAX Super Specialty Hospital
Wockhardt Hospital South Mumbai
Ghent University Hospital
Medicover Hospital Hungary
Abundant Health Medical Clinic
AMEDS Clinic
Memorial Atasehir Hospital
JK Plastic
Revital Aspach
Paras Hospitals

Best Hospitals for Huntington's Disease Treatment

BLK-MAX Super Specialty Hospital

New Delhi, India

Wockhardt Hospital South Mumbai

Mumbai, India

Ghent University Hospital

Ghent, Belgium

Medicover Hospital Hungary

Budapest, Hungary

Abundant Health Medical Clinic

Singapore, Singapore

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