Huntington’s disease (HD) is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disease. This brain disorder is a result of an inherited mutation in a gene for the protein called huntingtin. It is known to significantly impact one’s functional abilities, leading to the development of movement, cognitive, and psychiatric disorders. Those with Huntington’s have a higher risk of choking and developing eating and swallowing troubles. To ease this, the following tips may be helpful:
Food management strategies for Huntington’s disease
Symptoms of Huntington’s Disease
Symptoms of this condition can be classified into three major categories:
Movement-based symptoms, such as:
Involuntary movements or writhing, known as chorea
Muscle problems such as rigidity or muscle contracture
Slow or unusual eye movements
Impaired posture and balance
Difficulty with speech and swallowing
Cognitive impairments, such as:
Difficulty organizing, prioritizing, and focusing on tasks
Lack of flexibility and tendency to get stuck on a task
Lack of impulse control leading to outbursts
Lack of awareness of one’s behavior and abilities
Slowed down thought processing
Memory loss
Hallucinations
Difficulty in learning new information
Psychiatric and behavioral symptoms, such as:
Depression
Irritability
Social withdrawal
Insomnia
Fatigue or loss of energy
Mania
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Polyphagia
Hypersomnolence
Stubbornness
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