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Created with Fabric.js 1.4.5 Huntington's Disease Huntington's Disease (HD) is a hereditary, degenerative brain disorder that affects the lives of entire families- emotionally, socially, and economically. Genetic TestingThis is a process where blood is taken and analyzed to determineif the HD gene is present. Research has yet to find a cure or even means of slowing the fatal progression of HD. Though, some medications like Xenazine can relive some symptoms for individuals. As of now, there is no way of stopping or reversing HD. This disease leads to death after ten to twenty-five years. Researchers are continuing to study the HD gene in hopesto find how it causes disease in the body. -Discrimination in the workplace and heath insurance carriers-Accused of being intoxicated due to slurred speech or uneven walking-Blamed for behaviors they cannot control Symptoms Diagnostic Procedures Treatment Prognosis SocialComplications Emotional/Psychological Effects Emotional Motor-Irritability -Fidgety-Depression -Uncoordinated-Anxiety -Dystonia-Mood swings -Difficulty: swallowing Cognitive speaking-problems with: balancing memory organizing concentrating HD does not skip generations. Each child of a parent with HDhas a 50/50 chance of inheriting the gene that causes HD. If a child does not inherit the gene, they cannot pass it on. Family, friends, and caregivers of someone withHD may be at increased risk for poor health, depression, and isolation. It is important for the health of these people, as well as the patient, to take some time off, get enough sleep, and have their own support system. Effects of Physical Therapist Physical therapy has been shown to improve physical conditioning, health-related quality of life, strength, balance, and gait in people with basal ganglia disorders, such as HD. As a physical therapist, it is rewarding, as well as discouraging to treat a patient with HD. A therapist will help to improve overall quality of life, but eventually the time will come when therapy is no longer useful.
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