Development of tics (involuntary movement) in the fingers, feet, face, or trunk
Increased clumsiness
Loss of coordination and balance
Slurred speech
Jaw clenching or teeth grinding
Difficulty swallowing or eating
Continual muscular contractions
Stumbling or falling
Mental Symptoms
Decreased concentration
Forgetfulness and memory decline
Poor judgment
Difficulty making decisions or answering questions
Difficulty driving
Over time, these symptoms may progress to a stage where the person loses the ability to recognize familiar objects, people and places
Emotional Symptoms
Hostility/irritability
Lack of energy
Ongoing disinterest in life (lack of pleasure or joy)
Bipolar disorder (manic-depression) in some Huntington's patients. A person with Huntington's Disease may eventually begin to exhibit psychotic behavior, such as: