Huntington’s Disease: A Dismal Destiny

Fate. This is one of the most fundamental philosophical arguments human beings have been working since the creation of civilization. Discussions on whether individuals have a predetermined future or whether to build their own instead are controversial. But people with Huntington disease may be more pessimistic about their view of fate. Huntington is one of the most cruel destiny of mankind as it is cursed by the genetic material their parents give them to manipulate.

Huntington's disease is a hereditary deadly neurodegenerative disease that makes people prosper. Victims of Huntington inherit flawed genes from parents of Huntington's Disease. The disease gradually erodes the physical and mental health of the body until they can no longer walk, talk or eat. The first attack may be overlooked - to drop something here and there, to shrug your shoulders indefinitely, to hit your feet, or to concentrate on ambiguity of duty. He / she can not speak, even swallow uncontrollable motion blur when it deals serious damage to the victim. If this is not so serious, the victims of Huntington face the possibility that 50% of children will get sick. It is called the most serious illness known to man.

Huntington's disease Huntington's disease is a brain disease caused by degeneration of neurons in the brain. According to Dale, Vincent and Hart (2010), degeneration of neurons in the brain causes uncontrolled movement of the body part, loss of thinking ability, and emotional imbalance. In most cases, Huntington's disease usually causes serious mental problems if not properly treated. Huntington's disease can also cause chorea, a disease characterized by abnormal involuntary writhing. The physical symptoms of Huntington's disease usually begin when the patient reaches 35 years of age. These symptoms usually disappear and recurs in later life. Repeated symptoms will cause more serious complications such as cognitive decline, memory loss, bodily muscle maladjustment, blurred conversation, asphyxia after meals.