Chorea an abnormal movement disorder caused due to the hyperactivity of a neurotransmitter called dopamine in the brain. Following are some..
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The word chorea is derived from the Latin word ‘choreus’, which means dancing. Chorea is a neurological disorder which causes abnormal involuntary..
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Chorea is an involuntary movement disorder caused due to varied causes such as Huntington's disease (a progressive and hereditary..
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Chorea can happen to adults and children. According to a recent study, Sydenham’s chorea is the commonest cause of chorea in children..
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There is no one standard treatment for chorea as the causes are varied. Treatment is started based on the type of chorea and the associated disease and most..
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Chorea can be caused in several other conditions as well such as Sydenham’s chorea (a complication of rheumatic fever), drugs (levodopa, anti-convulsants,..
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If you have a family history of Huntington's disease, discuss this with your doctor. You may want to consider genetic testing to determine whether you carry the Huntington's disease gene. You..
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There are several causes of chorea and hence there is no one specific method of prevention. Read to know about chorea prevention in the context of specific conditions...
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There is no standard course of treatment for chorea. Treatment depends on the type of chorea and the associated disease. Treatment for Huntington's disease is..
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Fasting for 24 hours in a day has an effect on your human growth hormone (HGH). The researchers from Intermountain Medical Centre in Utah conducted a study in which it was found that post fasting,..
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