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5 Things You Should Know About Huntington's Disease

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The brain controls all our actions — decisions, thoughts, speech, movements and more. This means any issues or damage to this complex organ can have a big impact, whether through disease or physical trauma.

One of the conditions that affect the brain is Huntington’s disease. Huntington’s disease (HD) is a fatal genetic disorder that causes nerve cells in the brain to break down over time.

As HD progresses, people can lose the ability to move and their personality can change drastically. There is no cure for HD, and one medication is approved to specifically treat involuntary movements from HD, tetrabenazine (brand name Xenazine).

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