What is chorea?

chorea is the name of a group of disorders that cause involuntary movements or contractions in different parts of the body. The present type may indicate where the body moves, although not always. For example, in Huntington's disease, jerked body movements may occur with a high frequency in the face and other areas, and these symptoms deteriorate with the disease progress. On the other hand, the chorea gravidarum, which occurs during pregnancy, is usually the most suitable in the limbs and face, and in Sydenham chore, the face is usually influenced by a number of uncontrolled facial contractions and grinning.

There are many things that can cause these uncontrolled movements. As already mentioned, Huntington's disease and rarely are indicated. Sydenham's chorea is almost always associated with a rheumatic fever and most likely to affect children. Other causes include certain psychiatric drugs or metabolism disorders.

The treatment may vary depending on the depending on the way. NFor example, in pregnant women it included some treatment using anti-psychotic drugs such as haloperidol (Haldol®), and some benzodiazepine transkvilizers. They may not fully control movements, but can eliminate them to some extent. There are great concerns about the use of strong drugs during pregnancy due to possible negative effects on the fetus.

Sydenham's chorea is usually limited in time, although the disease may take several months. Again, treatment could focus on reducing muscle movements through deposits or other drugs, but it may not be complete treatment. Fortunately, many people in this state are fully recovering after a few months, and most of them will not relapse and re -experience. However, it is demanding for anyone who has this situation, because it usually affects children aged 7-14 years and can be absolutely unfortunate involuntary Movements.

While the forms of this condition caused by pregnancyThey are doing a lot or rheumatic fever, Huntington's chorea is not, and this disease is progressive and devastating, which is inherited genetically. Treatment of chorea symptoms in Huntington usually involves increasing dopamine levels that can be performed, such as some monoamine oxidase inhibitors or many other drugs such as L-DOPA. Despite treatment, a certain degree of involuntary muscle movement may occur.

In other chorea types, treatment is tied to a possible cause. For example, if drugs lead to a symptom of this condition, it could be tested by interruption of drugs or replacing another drug. In many cases, the objective of the treatment of this involuntary movement disorder is double: determine its cause and stop movement.