Get To Know The Most Common Genetic Conditions

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's disease is the genetic condition that causes the most deaths. Ladies, it's also the most common form of dementia! Most of the time, it's inherited and comes from mutations in 1 of 3 genes. However, other causes exist for Alzheimer's disease. They include brain trauma and environmental factors. Ladies, this disease usually starts between 30 to 60 years old. However, it can still happen at other ages!

The first warning sign is, of course, memory problems! This gets worse as your condition progresses. Ladies, expect other symptoms as your brain degenerates too, like issues with speech, movement, and other cognitive processes. Sadly, this condition has a high mortality rate. Much of this is due to complications, like pressure sores and aspiration pneumonia. The sores are the result of staying in bed for too long. They trigger infections like sepsis! The second comes when you have trouble swallowing and inhale your food instead. It causes pneumonia in your lungs.

Huntington's Disease

Huntington's disease comes from a gene mutation in the huntingtin gene! This neurodegenerative disorder, ladies, triggers issues with a protein you need for proper development. Symptoms vary a lot in Huntington's, including in their severity. Personality and mood changes are common. They start when you're young, though they're mild at first. Cognitive impairments often set in over time too. They include things like memory lapses, learning issues, and concentration problems!

Expect to experience chorea as well. These are involuntary movements! Dystonia, another late symptom in this disorder, refers to uncontrollable muscle spasms! Severe cases of this condition often result in dementia. The good news, though, is that Huntington's disease doesn't include issues with your speech or language skills.