What is the usual prognosis after Huntington disease presents?

What is the usual prognosis after Huntington disease presents?

• A. Fatal within 15-20 years
• B. Complete cure with therapy
• C. No progression with treatment
• D. Remission possible

Answer: (A)

Huntington disease progresses steadily after symptoms begin, with worsening movement, cognitive decline, and psychiatric changes over time. There is no cure or disease-modifying therapy currently available; treatment focuses on symptom management and supportive care. Because the illness continually advances and complications accumulate, most people survive about 15 to 20 years after onset. This makes death within roughly 15–20 years the typical prognosis after onset. Options claiming a complete cure, no progression with treatment, or remission do not reflect the usual course of this progressive, incurable neurodegenerative disorder.

Huntington disease progresses steadily after symptoms begin, with worsening movement, cognitive decline, and psychiatric changes over time. There is no cure or disease-modifying therapy currently available; treatment focuses on symptom management and supportive care. Because the illness continually advances and complications accumulate, most people survive about 15 to 20 years after onset. This makes death within roughly 15–20 years the typical prognosis after onset. Options claiming a complete cure, no progression with treatment, or remission do not reflect the usual course of this progressive, incurable neurodegenerative disorder.