The HD View - Ask Dr Goodman Show

Tonight our topic for discussion is “Gastrointestinal Problems in Huntington's disease”

Also read Dr. Goodman’s article http://hddrugworks.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=341&Itemid=30

Dr. Goodman writes, “Human study shows that inflammation in the esophagus (swallowing tube) and stomach is common and occurs more frequently in Huntington's disease (HD) as it progresses. Study also shows that individuals often do not complain. Lower GI function has not been investigated in individuals with HD, but if mouse models of HD are predictive, we can expect problems there too.  But the biggest contributor to gut distress in HD is likely due to medication side effects, less intake of water and more sedentary lifestyle as the disease progresses…”

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