While Huntington’s disease is a genetic disorder where there is gradual development of involuntary muscles which affect the hands, feet, trunk and the face. There may also be progressive deterioration of memory. It is caused by a defective gene, and is hereditary.

Hunter syndrome is generally found in the age group of 2 to 4 years when there is an early onset and when there is a late onset, the older children as well as adolescents can get this disease. On the other hand Huntington’s disease is generally found in people in the age group of 30-50, but this can occur at any age. A juvenile form of this disease is also found where the person is affected before the age of 20 and in such cases epilepsy is very common.

Those who are affected by hunter syndrome may have the following symptoms namely coarse facial features, difficulty in breathing, vision loss, and progressive loss of hearing and aggressive behavior. While those suffering from Huntington’s disease may have the following symptoms namely difficulty in walking as well as speaking and swallowing, there may also be aggressive behavior and depression.

As of now there is no cure for Hunter Syndrome as well as Huntington’s disease. The treatment is only available for managing symptoms for both the conditions. Bone marrow transplantation, cord blood transplantation and enzyme therapy can be used for treating Hunter Syndrome. However, research is still on to find a treatment for Huntington’s disease.

Is Hunter syndrome a shortened form of Huntington's disease? No, it is not. Both diseases are completely separate and different.

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