Huntington Disease
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Huntington's disease is a neurological disorder of genetic origin and progressive nature that affects movement, mood, and mental abilities. It is passed from parents to children.
Common symptoms:
- Involuntary and irregular movements (chorea)
- Changes in mood and behavior
- Difficulties with memory and concentration
Common causes: It is due to a hereditary alteration in a gene, so there is usually a family history of the disease.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist is the point of reference for following the symptoms, and the geneticist is helpful for understanding the hereditary component and providing guidance to the family, with support from the internist. If there is a family history or involuntary movements appear, having it assessed by a professional makes it possible to better support each stage.
Data on 200 doctors who treat huntington disease
Which specialist treats huntington disease?
Huntington's chorea is treated by a neurologist, a specialist in the nervous system, with support from a geneticist for the hereditary study of the disease. You can book with a neurologist near you.
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Doctors specialized in huntington disease
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Yessica López Flores
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Frequently asked questions
What is huntington disease?
Huntington's disease is a neurological disorder of genetic origin and progressive nature that affects movement, mood, and mental abilities. It is passed from parents to children.
Which doctor treats huntington disease?
Huntington's chorea is treated by a neurologist, a specialist in the nervous system, with support from a geneticist for the hereditary study of the disease. You can book with a neurologist near you.