Neurological Conditions
Huntington's disease
Serious
ICD-10: G10 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: हंटिंगटन रोग · தமிழ்: ஹண்டிங்டன் நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಹಂಟಿಂಗ್ಟನ್ ಕಾಯಿಲೆ · తెలుగు: హంటింగ్టన్ వ్యాధి · বাংলা: হান্টিংটন রোগ · मराठी: हंटिंग्टन रोग · ગુજરાતી: હંટિંગ્ટન રોગ
About this condition
Huntington's disease is a rare inherited brain disorder that causes progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It typically begins in middle age and causes uncontrolled movements, emotional problems, and loss of thinking ability over time. There is no cure, but treatments can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life for affected individuals and their families.
Common symptoms
involuntary movements
jerky movements
difficulty walking
mood changes
memory problems
difficulty swallowing
loss of coordination
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | हंटिंगटन रोग · वंशानुगत मस्तिष्क रोग · अनैच्छिक हलचल रोग · हंटिंगटन की बीमारी |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | ஹண்டிங்டன் நோய் · மரபு மூளை நோய் · தன்னிச்சை அசைவு நோய் · ஹண்டிங்டன் குறைபாடு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಹಂಟಿಂಗ್ಟನ್ ಕಾಯಿಲೆ · ವಂಶಾವಳಿ ಮೆದುಳಿನ ರೋಗ · ಅನೈಚ್ಛಿಕ ಚಲನೆ ಕಾಯಿಲೆ · ಹಂಟಿಂಗ್ಟನ್ ಅಸ್ವಸ್ಥತೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | హంటింగ్టన్ వ్యాధి · వంశపారంపర్య మెదడు వ్యాధి · అసంకల్పిత కదలికల వ్యాధి · హంటింగ్టన్ రుగ్మత |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | হান্টিংটন রোগ · বংশগত মস্তিষ্ক রোগ · অনৈচ্ছিক নড়াচড়ার রোগ · হান্টিংটন ব্যাধি |
| Marathi (मराठी) | हंटिंग्टन रोग · वंशपरंपरागत मेंदू रोग · अनैच्छिक हालचालींचा रोग · हंटिंग्टन विकार |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | હંટિંગ્ટન રોગ · વંશપરંપરાગત મગજ રોગ · અનૈચ્છિક હલનચલન રોગ · હંટિંગ્ટન વિકાર |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Huntington's disease?
involuntary movements, jerky movements, difficulty walking, mood changes, memory problems, difficulty swallowing.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Huntington's disease common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Huntington's disease?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24 hours.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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