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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for chorea
  1. Sydenham chorea 
    Sydenham chorea is a movement disorder that occurs after infection with specific bacteria called group A streptococcus. ... Sydenham chorea is caused by an infection with bacteria called group A streptococcus. This is the bacteria that cause ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001358.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Movement - unpredictable or jerky 
    ... and twitching) and ballismus (violent flinging of extremities), chorea (slow, twisting, or continued movements), among others. ... both sides of the body. Typical movements of chorea include: Bending and straightening the fingers and toes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003196.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Huntington disease 
    Huntington disease (HD) is a genetic disorder in which nerve cells in certain parts of the brain waste away, or degenerate. The disease ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000770.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Rheumatic fever 
    ... affects the brain and nervous system, called Sydenham chorea , can also occur. Symptoms of this condition are: ... inflammation Nodules under the skin Rapid, jerky movements (chorea, Sydenham chorea) Skin rash The minor criteria include: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003940.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Hepatocerebral degeneration 
    ... of arms, head (tremor) Twitching Uncontrolled body movements ( chorea ) Tremor of the hand when the wrist is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001393.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Stereotypic movement disorder 
    ... rule out other causes including: Autism spectrum disorder Chorea disorders Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Tourette syndrome or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001548.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Movement - uncontrollable 
    ... muscle tone (flaccidity) Slow, twisting, or continued movements (chorea, athetosis, or dystonia) Sudden jerking movements (myoclonus, ballismus) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003201.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Plasma amino acids 
    ... Fever Hartnup disease Inborn error of metabolism Huntington chorea Malnutrition Nephrotic syndrome Phlebotomus fever Rheumatoid arthritis Laboratory ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003361.htm - Medical Encyclopedia