Huntington's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Huntington's disease causes nerve cells in the brain to decay over time. The disease affects a person's movements, thinking ability and mental health. Huntington's disease is rare.
Huntington's disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBApr 25, 2024 · A preliminary diagnosis of Huntington's disease is based on your answers to questions, a general physical exam and your family medical history. Neurological tests and an evaluation of your mental health also is done.
Huntington's disease - Care at Mayo Clinic
WEBApr 25, 2024 · People with Huntington's disease receive care from Mayo Clinic doctors trained in clinical genomics, neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation services, psychiatry and psychology, and other medical specialties.
Huntington's disease - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Mayo Clinic doctors trained in brain and nervous system conditions (neurologists), medical genetics, and other areas study causes, genetics and treatment options for Huntington's disease and other neurological conditions in …
Parkinson's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBParkinson's disease is a movement disorder of the nervous system that worsens over time. The nervous system is a network of nerve cells that controls many parts of the body, including movement. Symptoms start slowly.
Movement disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBMay 30, 2024 · The most common genetic chorea is Huntington's disease. This disease is passed down from a parent and gets worse over time. It can be confirmed with genetic testing.
Dystonia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 11, 2024 · Your risk for dystonia increases if you have a family history of the movement disorder. Women also have a higher risk. They have dystonia twice as often as men do. Another risk factor for dystonia is having a condition that causes dystonia, such as Parkinson's disease or Huntington's disease.
Enfermedad de Huntington - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 20, 2024 · La enfermedad de Huntington hace que las células nerviosas del cerebro se deterioren con el tiempo. La enfermedad afecta los movimientos, la capacidad de pensar y la salud mental de una persona. La enfermedad de Huntington es poco frecuente. A menudo se transmite a través de una mutación genética del padre o la madre.
Genetic testing - Mayo Clinic
WEBApr 14, 2020 · If you have symptoms of a disease that may be caused by genetic changes, sometimes called mutated genes, genetic testing can reveal if you have the suspected disorder. For example, genetic testing may be used to confirm a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis or Huntington's disease.
Polycystic kidney disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a condition in which clusters of cysts grow in the body, mainly in the kidneys. Over time, the cysts may cause the kidneys to get bigger and stop working. PKD is most often passed through families.