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Huntington’s disease

Huntington’s disease Huntington’s disease is an inherited, progressive disorder in which nerve cells gradually degenerate.

Huntington’s disease is an inherited, progressive disorder in which nerve cells gradually degenerate. It can begin at any age and may cause involuntary movements, problems with balance, walking, speech, or swallowing, along with worsening thinking abilities and psychiatric difficulties.

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