Chorea
Chorea is a particular type of seizure with abnormal body movements consisting of writhing or twitching movements. The areas affected usually include the arms, legs, or face. Causes include rheumatic fever, Huntington’s Disease, and various other nervous system disorders
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Causes
Causes of chorea include:
- Rheumatic fever
- Sydenham’s chorea
- Huntington’s Disease (Huntington’s chorea)
- Senile chorea
- Essential chorea
- Hallevorden
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Similar Symptoms
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