Huntington disease
Huntington disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with Huntington disease
The following symptoms have been associated with Huntington disease in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Anxiety
Intense feelings of nervousness, tension, or panic often arise in response to interpersonal stresses. There is...
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Excessive daytime somnolence
A state of abnormally strong desire for sleep during the daytime....
Generalized muscle weakness
Generalized weakness or decreased strength of the muscles, affecting both distal and proximal musculature....
Insomnia
Persistent difficulty in starting or maintaining sleep, or waking up earlier than desired, despite having adeq...
Memory impairment
An impairment of memory as manifested by a reduced ability to remember things such as dates and names, and inc...
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Weight loss
Reduction of total body weight....
Tests used to investigate Huntington disease
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Huntington disease. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntington disease?
Huntington disease is a health condition described in medical literature. Huntington disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Huntington disease?
Huntington disease is associated with 8 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Anxiety, Depression, Excessive daytime somnolence, Generalized muscle weakness, Insomnia, Memory impairment. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Huntington disease diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Huntington disease include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Huntington disease, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.