Specific Genetic Mutation:
A faulty gene on chromosome 4
Physical Characteristics:
Unsteady walking
Facial grimacing
Possible Treatment:
There is no treatment, but the symptoms can be controlled, through drugs and staying physically active.
Interesting Fact:
Symptoms can worsen over 15 to 20 years after they start around age 30.
Alan, Rick. "Huntington’s Disease: Huntington Chorea; HD." Conditions and Procedures in Brief. Consumer Health Complete, 1 May 2014. Web. 4 Nov. 2015.
Huntington's Disease. Digital image. Learn Genetics. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Nov. 2015.
A faulty gene on chromosome 4
Physical Characteristics:
Unsteady walking
Facial grimacing
Possible Treatment:
There is no treatment, but the symptoms can be controlled, through drugs and staying physically active.
Interesting Fact:
Symptoms can worsen over 15 to 20 years after they start around age 30.
Alan, Rick. "Huntington’s Disease: Huntington Chorea; HD." Conditions and Procedures in Brief. Consumer Health Complete, 1 May 2014. Web. 4 Nov. 2015.
Huntington's Disease. Digital image. Learn Genetics. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Nov. 2015.