Everything About The Most Common Genetic Conditions

Huntington's Disease

Huntington's disease is a degenerative condition. Yes, it's another neuro one! Men, this one comes from a huntingtin gene mutation. That's where it gets the name! Also, men, you know what that gene should be doing. It's responsible for a protein that handles proper development. Symptoms of this one change a lot, a whole lot, from patient to patient. The same goes for how bad the symptoms are! Men, early signs are mood and personality changes. They're mild when you're young. That's the good news. What's not so good? Symptoms of Huntington's get worse when you age!

Cognitive impairments are huge in Huntington's. The common things you'll see are clear. Men, you know about learning difficulties, memory lapses, and concentration problems. Chorea is another huge, huge symptom. This is the term for involuntary movements! Dystonia sets in when the condition gets worse. Men, you know that. Dystonia's talking about uncontrollable muscle spasms. Not fun! Not fun at all. Bad, bad cases of Huntington's also carry dementia as a symptom. The good news? Huntington's doesn't mean problems with speech or language skills!