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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Chorea
			\| image = [[File:Hereditary_chorea,_year_5.jpg\|250px]]
			\| caption = A patient exhibiting symptoms of hereditary chorea
			\| field = [[Neurology]]
			\| symptoms = [[Involuntary movements]], [[muscle weakness]], [[clumsiness]]
			\| complications = [[Falls]], [[injuries]], [[social isolation]]
			\| onset = Varies by type; can be [[childhood]] or [[adulthood]]
			\| duration = Can be [[chronic]] or [[progressive]]
			\| types = [[Huntington's disease]], [[Sydenham's chorea]], [[Chorea gravidarum]]
			\| causes = [[Genetic mutations]], [[autoimmune reactions]], [[pregnancy]]
			\| risks = [[Family history]], [[rheumatic fever]], [[pregnancy]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Clinical examination]], [[genetic testing]], [[imaging studies]]
			\| differential = [[Tardive dyskinesia]], [[athetosis]], [[dystonia]]
			\| prevention = Depends on type; [[genetic counseling]] for hereditary forms
			\| treatment = [[Medications]], [[physical therapy]], [[occupational therapy]]
			\| medication = [[Tetrabenazine]], [[antipsychotics]], [[benzodiazepines]]
			\| prognosis = Varies; [[progressive]] in some forms like [[Huntington's disease]]
			\| frequency = Rare; varies by type
			}}
	==Chorea==		==Chorea==

	[[File:Hereditary chorea, year 5.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|Hereditary_chorea,_year_5]]		[[File:Hereditary chorea, year 5.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|Hereditary_chorea,_year_5]]

	Chorea is a neurological condition characterized by involuntary, irregular muscle movements that are brief, non-repetitive, and unpredictable. This disorder affects the body's motor functions, leading to fluid and dance-like movements that can impact various parts of the body. Chorea is notably associated with [[Huntington's disease]], but it can also arise from a variety of other conditions.		Chorea is a neurological condition characterized by involuntary, irregular muscle movements that are brief, non-repetitive, and unpredictable. This disorder affects the body's motor functions, leading to fluid and dance-like movements that can impact various parts of the body. Chorea is notably associated with [[Huntington's disease]], but it can also arise from a variety of other conditions.

	==Causes==		==Causes==

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	Chorea can be caused by several factors, including:		Chorea can be caused by several factors, including:
	* Genetic disorders, with [[Huntington's disease]] being the most well-known cause.		* Genetic disorders, with [[Huntington's disease]] being the most well-known cause.
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	* Drug-induced chorea, resulting from the side effects of certain medications.		* Drug-induced chorea, resulting from the side effects of certain medications.
	* Infections and other conditions affecting the brain.		* Infections and other conditions affecting the brain.

	==Symptoms==		==Symptoms==

	Symptoms of chorea include:		Symptoms of chorea include:
	* Involuntary movements that are rapid, jerky, and unpredictable.		* Involuntary movements that are rapid, jerky, and unpredictable.
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	* Difficulty maintaining posture and balance.		* Difficulty maintaining posture and balance.
	* Changes in gait and facial expressions.		* Changes in gait and facial expressions.

	===Diagnosis===		===Diagnosis===
	Diagnosis of chorea involves:		Diagnosis of chorea involves:
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	* Imaging studies, such as MRI or CT scans, to observe brain structure and function.		* Imaging studies, such as MRI or CT scans, to observe brain structure and function.
	* Blood tests to identify possible metabolic or autoimmune causes.		* Blood tests to identify possible metabolic or autoimmune causes.

	===Treatment===		===Treatment===
	While there is no cure for chorea, treatment focuses on managing symptoms and may include:		While there is no cure for chorea, treatment focuses on managing symptoms and may include:
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	* Therapies to improve motor skills and manage physical symptoms.		* Therapies to improve motor skills and manage physical symptoms.
	* Supportive care for emotional and psychological well-being.		* Supportive care for emotional and psychological well-being.

	===Association with Huntington's Disease===		===Association with Huntington's Disease===
	Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that leads to the progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain. Chorea is a hallmark symptom of Huntington's, along with cognitive decline and psychiatric issues. Understanding and managing chorea is crucial in the overall care for patients with Huntington's disease.		Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that leads to the progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain. Chorea is a hallmark symptom of Huntington's, along with cognitive decline and psychiatric issues. Understanding and managing chorea is crucial in the overall care for patients with Huntington's disease.

	==External Links==		==External Links==
	* [https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Chorea-Information-Page National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) - Chorea Information Page]		* [https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Chorea-Information-Page National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) - Chorea Information Page]
	* [https://hdsa.org/ Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA)]		* [https://hdsa.org/ Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA)]

	[[Category:Neurological disorders]]		[[Category:Neurological disorders]]
	[[Category:Symptoms and signs: Nervous system]]		[[Category:Symptoms and signs: Nervous system]]

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==Chorea==

[[File:Hereditary chorea, year 5.jpg|thumb|300px|Hereditary_chorea,_year_5]]

Chorea is a neurological condition characterized by involuntary, irregular muscle movements that are brief, non-repetitive, and unpredictable. This disorder affects the body's motor functions, leading to fluid and dance-like movements that can impact various parts of the body. Chorea is notably associated with [[Huntington's disease]], but it can also arise from a variety of other conditions.

==Causes==

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Chorea can be caused by several factors, including:
* Genetic disorders, with [[Huntington's disease]] being the most well-known cause.
* Autoimmune diseases, such as [[Sydenham's chorea]], which is associated with rheumatic fever.
* Metabolic disorders.
* Drug-induced chorea, resulting from the side effects of certain medications.
* Infections and other conditions affecting the brain.

==Symptoms==

Symptoms of chorea include:
* Involuntary movements that are rapid, jerky, and unpredictable.
* Muscle weakness and coordination problems.
* Difficulty maintaining posture and balance.
* Changes in gait and facial expressions.

===Diagnosis===
Diagnosis of chorea involves:
* Clinical evaluation of the symptoms.
* Neurological examination.
* Genetic testing, especially for conditions like Huntington's disease.
* Imaging studies, such as MRI or CT scans, to observe brain structure and function.
* Blood tests to identify possible metabolic or autoimmune causes.

===Treatment===
While there is no cure for chorea, treatment focuses on managing symptoms and may include:
* Medications to reduce involuntary movements, such as antipsychotics or benzodiazepines.
* Therapies to improve motor skills and manage physical symptoms.
* Supportive care for emotional and psychological well-being.

===Association with Huntington's Disease===
Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that leads to the progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain. Chorea is a hallmark symptom of Huntington's, along with cognitive decline and psychiatric issues. Understanding and managing chorea is crucial in the overall care for patients with Huntington's disease.

==External Links==
* [https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Chorea-Information-Page National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) - Chorea Information Page]
* [https://hdsa.org/ Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA)]

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[[Category:Symptoms and signs: Nervous system]]

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