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Chorea (or choreia, occasionally) is an abnormal involuntary movement disorder, one of a group of neurological disorders called dyskinesias. The term chorea is derived from the Ancient Greek: χορεία ("dance"; see choreia ), as the quick movements of the feet or hands are comparable to dancing.
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Oct 24, 2023 · Chorea is a movement disorder that stems from something wrong with the basal ganglia nerve structure deep in your brain. It causes involuntary movements of the hands, feet, and face. These...
Sep 27, 2022 · Chorea is a hyperkinetic movement disorder characterized by rapid and unpredictable contractions affecting mostly distal limbs, but also the face and trunk.
Dec 1, 2023 · What is chorea? Chorea is a symptom that causes involuntary, irregular or unpredictable muscle movements. It affects your arms, legs and facial muscles. Chorea comes from the Greek word that means “to dance.” It can make you look like you’re dancing, restless or fidgety. Chorea itself isn’t life-threatening.
Feb 14, 2024 · Chorea is a movement disorder that causes involuntary, unpredictable body movements. Chorea symptoms can range from minor movements, such as fidgeting, to severe uncontrolled arm...
May 28, 2015 · The term “chorea” derives from the Ancient Greek word “choreia”, which means dance. The original descriptions of chorea date from the Middle Ages, coincident with the Black Death, when many epidemics of both infectious and psychogenic (previously labeled as hysterical) chorea swept through Europe.
