Huntington’s Disease
What is it?
Huntington’s disease is an autosomal dominant disorder, which means that a person needs only one copy of the nontypical gene to develop the disorder. In simple terms, you only need one gene to get the disease. If you have the disease and carry one gene, you have 50% change to pass it on to your children. If you carry both genes, there is a 100% change your children will have Huntington Diasease
Signs and Symptoms
- Personality changes, mood swings & depression
- Forgetfulness & impaired judgment
- Unsteady gait & involuntary movements (known as Huntington’s chorea)
- Slurred speech, difficulty in swallowing & significant weight loss