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Huntington's Disease: Overview
Alternative Names: Huntington's chorea
Huntington's disease (formerly Huntington's chorea) is a rare, inherited illness named after American neurologist George Huntington. It is often mistakenly labeled as "schizophrenia" because of its progression of mental decline. A chorea is a nervous disorder marked by involuntary movements of the body and face and lack of coordination of the limbs. Even when involuntary movements appear, they may be mistaken for drug side-effects.
Having a family history of Huntington's disease is a significant risk factor.
Huntington's disease (formerly Huntington's chorea) is a rare, inherited illness named after American neurologist George Huntington. It is often mistakenly labeled as "schizophrenia" because of its progression of mental decline. A chorea is a nervous disorder marked by involuntary movements of the body and face and lack of coordination of the limbs. Even when involuntary movements appear, they may be mistaken for drug side-effects.
Incidence; Contributing Risk Factors
Huntington's disease usually appears in midlife.Having a family history of Huntington's disease is a significant risk factor.
Signs and Symptoms
Early symptoms can include irritability, eccentricity and psychosis. Further signs include paranoia, obstinacy , indifference, euphoria, and violence. The disorder results in complete mental deterioration.Treatment and Prevention
Dr. Abram Hoffer claims to have successfully treated two cases with a nutritional regime.Risk factors for Huntington's Disease:
Symptoms - Food - Beverages
Counter-indicators:
(High) green tea consumption
| As with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, a chemical found in green tea helps to break down amyloids, which play a key role in the development of brain diseases such as Huntington's disease. |
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Weak or unproven link:
is very occasionally misdiagnosed as
Weakly counter-indicative:
may decrease risk of
Last updated: Apr 25, 2013