Huntington's disease
Also called: HD and Huntington's chorea
An inherited condition in which nerve cells in the brain break down over time.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
It typically starts in a person's 30s or 40s.
Rare: Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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Huntington's disease is a condition that stops parts of the brain working properly over time. It's passed on (inherited) from a person's parents.
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