Huntington's Disease

Huntington's Disease

Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment

Diagnosis

To make a diagnosis of Huntington's disease (HD), your doctor will recommend a genetic test, coupled with a complete medical history and neurological and laboratory tests. For individuals who are at risk of carrying the HD gene, testing can be performed before symptoms occur.

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated May 8, 2007