Which symptom is typical of early to middle Huntington's disease?

• A. Grimacing, poor facial control
• B. Decreased coordination, clumsy, jerky
• C. General weakness
• D. Psychological change

Answer: (B)

Huntington’s disease in its early to middle stages is defined by choreiform movements—rapid, involuntary, irregular jerks that disrupt smooth motor control. These movements naturally lead to decreased coordination and clumsy, jerky actions as the person tries to perform everyday tasks. That combination best captures the motor profile of this stage: movement is present and prominent, but not simply a general weakness, and while psychological changes can appear, they aren’t the motor symptom described. So, describing motor symptoms as decreased coordination with jerky, clumsy movements aligns with the characteristic early-to-mid presentation.