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Cost for treatment

Huntington's chorea diagnosis
1956
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of huntington's chorea
2466
Neurological rehabilitation Phase C
2000
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Bogenhausen Munich ranks among the ten best medical centers in Bavaria and among the top 50 medical facilities in Germany! The medical facility is the Academic Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. The modern hospital with the highest level of services annuall
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The Municipal Hospital Karlsruhe is a modern maximum care medical facility, which combines a long tradition and the advanced achievements of modern medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the University of Freiburg, so scientific innovations in the field of diagnostics and treatment are continuously introduced into pract
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The Hannover Medical School has the status of a leading German medical facility. The advanced medical technologies, highly qualified specialists, as well as productive research activities form a solid basis for top-class medical service of the world standard. The hospital is proud of its outstanding achievements in the treatment
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Cologne-Merheim ranks among the top German medical centers! The health facility is an academic hospital of Witten/Herdecke University, which gives patients access to the very latest developments in European medicine. The Hospital Cologne-Merheim positions itself as a maximu
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The Meoclinic Hospital Berlin is one of Germany's most renowned multidisciplinary private hospitals offering top-class and patient-centered medical care. The hospital opened its doors to patients back in 2000 and today is deservedly proud of its vast experience. It has 28 specialized departments, each of which is responsible
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The Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul is an advanced multidisciplinary medical center that began its clinical practice in 2018. It is part of the world famous Memorial Healthcare Group. The hospital was designed in accordance with the very latest standards of modern architecture with the aim of providing top-class m
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Nuremberg Hospital
Nuremberg Hospital
Overall rating9 / 10
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Nuremberg Hospital ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest, highly specialized medical centers in Europe and positions itself as the maximum care hospital. The healthcare facility is an academic hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University
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The Hospital Oberberg Gummersbach is a medical complex that offers its patients top-class personalized care. The hospital was founded in 1985. Since then, it has earned an excellent reputation in the German medical arena and has gained vast experience in the provision of medical care to foreign patients. The Hospital Oberberg Gu
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The Schlosspark Hospital Berlin began its work in 1970 and, during this time, has gained an excellent reputation not only in Germany but also in the international medical arena. The Schlosspark Hospital Berlin is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin, which is one of the best medical centers in Europe an
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Hospital Kassel
Hospital Kassel
Overall rating9.9 / 10
The Hospital Kassel is a progressive medical facility with a huge medical team, which provides high-quality medical services in all branches of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the regional medical Gesundheit Nordhessen Holding, which unites 5 top-class medical centers, including specialized rehabilitation clinics. With
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The clinic is proud of its rich history, which dates back over 100 years, as well as the status of a maximum care medical center with exceptionally high success treatment rates. The medical institution is
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The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Ruettenscheid began its work back in 1870, and large-scale restoration took place here in 1980. The medical facility is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it has access to innovations in the medical field, and also makes its own contribution to the develo
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The DKD HELIOS Clinic Wiesbaden has long made a name for itself in the international medical arena by introducing an optimal model of medical care, combining the use of the most advanced medical technologies, the experience of highly qualified doctors and impeccable quality of patient care. The medical facility first opened its
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Greifswald is included in the ranking of the best medical complexes throughout Germany! The hospital is one of the oldest healthcare facilities in Germany, with long traditions and an excellent reputation. The history of the hospital begins in 1456, when the Facu
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the St. Antonius Hospital Eschweiler ranks among the top medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The hospital is a modern medical complex with 13 specialized departments. The hospital has more than 165 years of history, so it has long won an excellent reputation not only in Germ
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The Acibadem Healthcare Group Istanbul was founded in 1991 and in a short time has become one of the leading medical facilities not only in Turkey, but throughout the world. The medical group has developed rapidly for many year. Today, it consists of 22 hospitals and 19 outpatient clinics in 5 countries (in Turkey, Bulgaria, Hol
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About the disease

Huntington`s chorea, also known as Huntington`s disease, is a congenital brain disorder, during which nerve cells become damaged and as a result certain parts of the brain are affected. In Huntington's chorea, the whole behaviour and cognitive abilities of a person change, making it impossible for him/her to think and talk properly. Over time, person`s ability to walk and communicate also becomes impaired. According to Huntington's Society of America, only in USA 1 in 10, 000 people is affected by this condition. 30, 000 people overall suffer from this condition in USA with 150, 000 having 50% risk of developing it due to genetic predisposition. It usually starts to first manifest itself after the age of 35. In some people the first signs of this disease appear at 45-50 years of age. It has been proved that all cases of Huntington's chorea are caused by genetic abnormality, during which the abnormal gene overexpresses protein huntingtin in larger amount than necessary. This protein is responsible for motor control, that`s why the first indicator of Huntington`s chorea is an unusual clumsiness and imbalance. Over time, other proteins in the brain also become affected and other parts of the brain become damaged.

Symptoms

  • Uncontrollable jerky movements
  • Depression
  • Mood swings
  • Stumbliness
  • Slurred speech
  • Disorientation

Diagnosis

  • Genetic testing is vital for the diagnosis of Huntington's chorea, as it can show whether the person has faulty gene, which affected the brain. Modern medicine allows to perform the genetic testing even during the pregnancy (after 11th week), if there is danger of mother or father passing the gene to the child.   
  • CT scan and MRI create three-dimensional pictures of the brain, which show if the brain structures were affected.

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment, which can alleviate the symptoms and slow down the progression of disease. Unfortunately, there are no treatment options, available nowadays, that would fully cure Huntington's chorea. Such drugs as Xenazine can improve the motion abilities of a person. Genetic testing is also currently performed in the most modern laboratories and scientists are working on the cure of Huntington's chorea.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda IvanisovaDr. Farrukh Ahmed