brain<\/a>, it can produce numerous complexities of the disease and its effect on the body and mind. Many patients find that they start to develop mental health disorders as a result of an imbalance in the brain. Common mental health disorders that occur due to the development of Huntington\u2019s include;<\/p>\n\n\n\nOCD – Obsessive-compulsive disorder, where the patient may experience recurrent intrusive thoughts or repetitive behaviors \u2013 such as pulling on the door handle multiple times before opening the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depression \u2013 A condition where the patient starts to enter a state of negative emotions which may lead to thoughts of suicide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bipolar disorder \u2013The patient may experience periods of depression followed by periods of elation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mania \u2013 Leading to the development of risky and impulsive behavior which may put the patient in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Patients with Huntington\u2019s may also experience rapid weight loss as well.
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