Symptoms of Huntington's Disease

The initial motor symptoms of Huntington disease usually remain unnoticed by the afflicted person, but these may include little uncontrollable jerks and twitches. The jerking movements usually become stronger and more intense over time and eventually begin to interfere with normal movement coordination. This may result in unsteady walking and falls due to the loss of a sense of balance. Motor abnormalities that may be noticed include:

  • Random eye movements
  • Chorea (involuntary dance-like movements)
  • Dystonia (random and unexplained twisting movements)
  • Slowness
  • Poor coordination
  • Parkinsonism
  • Difficulty with balance
  • Difficulty walking

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