Saturday, February 22, 2014

Treatments for Huntington's Disease

Treatments

Unfortunately there is no cure for Huntington's Disease. There is no known way to stop the disease from getting worse. The goal of treatment is to slow the symptoms and help the person function for as long as possible. If an individual would go to a doctor to seek help, the doctor would most likely perform a physical exam and may ask about the individual's family history and symptoms. An exam of the nervous system will also be done. The doctor may see signs of: Dementia, abnormal reflexes, abnormal movements, hesitant speech or poor pronunciation and even difficulty walking. Medicines can be prescribed, depending on the symptoms. Dopamine blockers may help reduce abnormal behaviors and movements. Drugs such as diamante and tetrabenazine are used to try to control extra movements. Depression and suicide are common among persons with Huntington disease. It is important for caregivers to monitor for symptoms and seek medical help for the person right away. As the disease progresses, the person will need assistance and supervision, and may eventually need 24-hour care. Keep in kind, not all treatments will produce the same results because each patient may require different treatments. 





For additional information please click on the links below:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000770.htm

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/huntingtons-disease/basics/treatment/con-20030685






























1 comment:

  1. As a sign of gratitude for how my son was saved from Huntington's disease, i decided to reach out to those still suffering from this.
    My son suffered Huntington's disease and it was really tough and heartbreaking for me because he was my all and the symptoms were terrible, we tried various therapies prescribed by our neurologist but none could cure him. I searched for a cure and i saw a testimony of so many people who was cured from Huntington's disease and so many other with similar body problem, and they left the contact of the doctor who had the herbal cure to Huntington's disease. I never imagined Huntington's disease has a cure not until i contacted him and he assured me my son will be fine. I got the herbal medication he recommended and my son used it and in one months he was fully okay even up till this moment he is so full of life.Huntington's disease has a cure and it is a herbal cure contact the doctor for more info on drwilliams098675@gmail.com on how to get the medication. Thanks for reading my testimony

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