Huntington disease (HD) is an incurable, hereditary, neurodegenerative disorder caused by a mutation in the huntingtin gene. It results in progressive deterioration of the brain cells, leading to movement, cognitive, and psychiatric problems. Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for Huntington disease.
Treatments for HD are primarily focused on symptom management. Medication can be used to help control involuntary movements and help manage depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric symptoms. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy can help patients maintain mobility, improve communication, and cope with everyday activities. There are also a number of experimental treatments being tested, such as gene therapy and stem cell transplants, but these are still in the early stages of development and have yet to be proven effective.
Although there is no cure for Huntington disease, research is ongoing and there is hope for the future. New treatments and therapies are constantly being developed and studied, and there is a chance that a cure will be found one day. Until then, symptom management and support from family and friends can help patients and their families cope with the effects of HD.