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Huntingtons disease report
Title: Huntingtons disease report
Category: Science & Technology
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Huntingtons disease report
Symptoms of disease
An individual with Huntington's disease often has problems in three areas: control of bodily movements, intellectual functioning and emotional control. The intensity and number of the above symptoms, however, varies with each Huntington's disease patient. (3)
Early symptoms of HD can differ from person to person, and are easily ignored or misinterpreted. The affected person may experiences mood swings, become irritable, apathetic, lethargic, depressed or angry. Sometimes these symptoms disappear as the disease …showed first 75 words of 748 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 748 total…treat symptoms such as involuntary movements, depression and mood swings. A high calorie diet can prevent weight loss and improve symptoms such as involuntary movements or behavioural problems. (2)
HD patients require large quantities of fluids, especially during hot weather, to avoid dehydration. Bendable straws can make drinking easier. In cases where the patient's muscular capability is severely weakened, water may have to be thickened with additives to the consistency of syrup before drinking is possible.(3)
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