Huntington’s disease, the disease that destroys the brain and leads to the gradual death of neurons. Symptoms start when people are in their 30s and 40s

Huntington’s disease causes nerve cells in the brain to deteriorate over time.

Huntington’s disease is a rare and inherited disorder that causes the gradual deterioration and death of nerve cells (neurons) in certain parts of the brain, according to the NIH.

The disease attacks areas of the brain that help control voluntary movements, as well as other areas.

Symptoms of Huntington’s disease can appear at any time but usually start when people are in their 30s and 40s.

If the disease develops before the age of 20, it is called juvenile Huntington’s disease.

When Huntington’s disease develops early, symptoms may be different and the disease may progress more quickly.

There are medications available to help manage the symptoms of Huntington’s disease, but treatments cannot prevent the physical, mental, and behavioral decline caused by the disease.

Huntington’s disease commonly causes movement disorders.

It also causes mental health conditions and difficulty in thinking and planning.

These conditions can cause a wide range of symptoms. The first symptoms vary greatly from person to person.

Some symptoms appear to be more severe or have a greater effect on functional capacity.

These symptoms can vary in severity during the course of the disease.

Movement disorders related to Huntington’s disease can cause uncontrollable movements called chorea – involuntary movements that affect all the muscles of the body, especially the arms and legs, face and tongue, and can also affect the ability to make voluntary movements.

Symptoms may include:

– involuntary twisting movements

– muscle stiffness or muscle contractions

– slow or unusual eye movements

– difficulty walking or maintaining posture and balance

– speech problems

– swallowing problems

In addition, Huntington’s disease often causes difficulties in cognitive skills. These symptoms may include:

– difficulties in organizing, prioritizing or concentrating on tasks

– lack of flexibility or fixation on a thought, behavior or action

– lack of impulse control that can lead to exposure, irrational actions

– lack of awareness of one’s own behaviors and abilities

– difficulties in learning new things

– mental health conditions

The most common mental health condition associated with Huntington’s disease is depression. Depression appears to occur due to brain damage and changes in brain function.

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