10 Symptoms of Huntington's Disease
From symptoms to breakthroughs, get the facts on Huntington’s disease.
4. Behavioral Issues
Behavioral problems are particularly distressing, not only for the individual with Huntington's disease but for their family or caregivers, as well.
- Loss of initiative and drive: the person may lose motivation, which can be misconstrued as laziness before they receive a diagnosis.
- Irritability and aggressive behavior: Huntington's can lead to agitation and flare-ups of anger for no apparent reason.
- Loss of empathy and sympathy towards others and the failure to recognize the emotional needs of loved ones.
- Reduced self-care and attention to hygiene.
- Apathy: initial aggression and irritability eventually give way to apathy, as the disease progresses.
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