what are huntington's chorea initial symptoms? It runs in my family!

raoul · Newbie Joined: 19 Jan 2004 Posts: 5

My father in last few weeks has strange symptoms, which my grandfather has experienced during his Huntington's disease. These symptoms include clumsiness, lack of coordination, short-term memory and mood swings. Is it hereditary disease? What are Huntington's chorea initial symptoms? Which parts of body are affected? Is there any possibility that during my life I do not experience these symptoms?

trenton · Newbie Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 6

Huntington's disease includes three categories of symptoms: movement, cognitive and psychiatric. Although they can develop earlier or much later, usually symptoms of Huntington's disease develop between 30-50 years old. The early symptoms include lack of concentration, short-term memory, uncontrollable muscular movements, depression, changes of mood (aggressive or antisocial behavior) and stumbling and clumsiness.

what are huntington's chorea initial symptoms? It runs in my family!

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