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Yes. The involuntary movements of Huntington's were thought to resemble a kind of dance (chorea - like choreograph).

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Q: Is huntingtons chorea the same as huntingtons disease?
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Is Parkinsons chorea related to Huntingtons disease in men?

No.


What is other name for huntingtons disease?

Huntington's Chorea


Is Huntington's disease curable?

No but it is a very slow and unpainful processno sadly huntingtons disease(also known as huntingtons chorea) has no known cure.


This famous folk singer died of a disease called huntington's chorea or huntington's disease?

AnswerHuntington's Disease and Huntington's Chorea are essentially one and the same. Chorea is a greek term used to define the uncontrollable movements a person might have with any number of neurological diseases. Huntington's Disease is what took his life.


What characteristic of life does Huntingtons Disease affect?

Movement. It causes uncontrollable movements known as chorea. It is the highlight of this disease althought it also causes speech problems, sleep disturbances, difficulty chewing and swallowing leading to weight loss and malnutrition, and seizures.


What is a similar disease to Huntington's disease?

Huntington's Chorea


Symptoms of huntingtons disease?

The symptoms of Huntingtons Disease are, mental deterioration and uncontrollable movements; symptoms usually appear in middle ages.


Is cystic fibroses linked with huntingtons disease?

No


Is huntingtons disease monosomy or trisomy?

Monosomy


Can night sweats be a symptom of huntingtons disease?

No.


Are aspergers syndrome and huntingtons disease connected?

No.


What other disease is Sydenham's chorea connected to?

Sydenham's chorea is a disorder that occurs in children and is associated with rheumatic fever.