Huntington Disease Dementia (cont.)
Medical Author:
Idan Sharon, MD
Medical Editor:
Nestor Galvez-Jimenez, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Helmi L Lutsep, MD
IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical TreatmentNo known treatment improves cognitive deficits in HD. Emotional and behavioral disorders, especially depression, mania, and psychosis, may improve with medication. Medication controls symptoms, but it does not cure the underlying disease. Depression is very common in people with HD. Medication can relieve depression symptoms and improve the person’s quality of life. Psychosis is probably the most disruptive mental problem in HD. Psychotic symptoms are distressing to the affected person and to loved ones. Treatment can help increase the comfort and safety of the affected person, family members, and caregivers. Medication is definitely indicated if the person’s agitation, combativeness, or violent behavior becomes a danger to self or others. Next Page: Viewer Comments & ReviewsHuntington Disease - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the treatment of your Huntington Disease? Huntington Disease - Describe Your ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Please describe your experience with Huntington disease. |
WebMD Daily
Get breaking medical news.
From WebMD
Brain and Nervous System Resources
Featured Centers
Health Solutions From Our Sponsors
Read What Your Physician is Reading on Medscape
Huntington Disease Dementia »
Huntington disease (HD) is a genetic, autosomal dominant, neurodegenerative disorder characterized clinically by disorders of movement, progressive dementia, and psychiatric and/or behavioral disturbance.
Featured Topics
Medical Dictionary
Pill Identifier on RxList
- quick, easy,
pill identification
Find a Local Pharmacy
- including 24 hour, pharmacies
