亨廷顿氏舞蹈症 疾病
Overview
亨廷顿氏舞蹈症 disease (HD) is a fatal condition typically characterized by involuntary movements 和 dementia. The disease is caused by genetically programmed degeneration of brain cells, 被称为神经元, 在大脑的某些区域. This causes uncontrolled movements, loss of intellectual faculties 和 emotional disturbance. The disease is a hereditary disorder passed on by a parent to child through a mutation in a gene.
In the United States, 亨廷顿氏舞蹈症 disease occurs in about one of every 10,000 to 20,000 people. It affects males 和 females equally 和 crosses all ethnic 和 racial boundaries. Typically, 症状 begin between age 30 和 55.
Children of parents with 亨廷顿氏舞蹈症 disease have a 50 percent chance of inheriting the HD gene. If a child does not inherit the gene, he or she won't develop the disease 和 can't pass it on. A person who inherits the HD gene will eventually develop the disease.
Whether a child inherits the gene has no bearing on whether other siblings will or won't inherit the gene. In 1 to 3 percent of individuals with HD, there is no family history of the disease.
At this time, there is no cure or treatment to reverse the course of the disease. UCSF specialists are studying the 亨廷顿氏舞蹈症 disease gene to better underst和 how to treat the condition.
我们治疗亨廷顿舞蹈症的方法
We provide comprehensive treatment plans for patients living with 亨廷顿氏舞蹈症 disease, as well as genetic counseling 和 testing for families at risk for this genetic brain disorder. With the goal of giving patients the best possible quality of life, our team also coordinates services such as symptom management, 物理治疗, 精神科护理和姑息治疗. Our researchers are studying better ways to treat HD, 和 we offer patients opportunities to participate in this research through clinical trials.
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迹象 & 症状
Early 症状 of 亨廷顿氏舞蹈症 disease (HD) include mood swings, 抑郁症 和 irritability. 病人 may notice problems in their daily activities such as driving, 学习新事物, 记住一个事实或做一个决定.
随着病情的发展, concentration 和 short-term memory decline 和 involuntary movements increase. The ability to walk, speak 和 swallow deteriorates. Eventually, patients become unable to care for themselves. Choking, infection 和 heart failure are potentially fatal complications of the disease.
诊断。
To make a diagnosis of 亨廷顿氏舞蹈症 disease (HD), 基因测试, 使用血液样本, 将被执行. This test is usually combined with a complete medical history 和 other neurological 和 laboratory tests. For individuals who are at risk of carrying the HD gene, testing can be performed before 症状 occur.
治疗
Currently, there is no cure for 亨廷顿氏舞蹈症 disease 和 no treatment to slow its progression. 治疗 are available, however, to help control the 症状.
Medications may help alleviate involuntary movements 和 may be used to help control hallucinations, 妄想和暴力爆发. Anti-psychotic drugs can have severe side effects, 虽然, 包括僵硬和镇静, 和 for that reason are used in the lowest possible doses. Anti-depressants are used for 抑郁症 和 tranquilizers can help with severe mood swings.
A special diet may be prescribed to help with swallowing problems 和 to prevent weight loss.
Studies are being conducted to determine if antioxidants 和 other agents help protect the brain 和 prevent degeneration in HD. So far, these studies have not shown any benefit.
加州大学旧金山分校健康 medical specialists have reviewed this information. It is for educational purposes only 和 is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your provider.
