Huntington's Chorea

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- Named for New York physician [http: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Huntington George Huntington]
- Affects approximately 1/10,000 of Western European descent and 1/1,000,000 of Asian and African descent
- Most obvious symptoms are abnormal body movements
- Symptoms also include impaired mental abilities and some personality changes
- Mean age of onset: late forties/early fifties
- Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Huntington's Chorea, please consult your doctor.

Huntington's Chorea is a rare, terminal, genetic neurological illness.

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- @kacheng22, one of the symptoms of Huntington's Disease..chorea! Saw some videos of it online, doesn't really look like that LOL.
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