Symptoms of chorea

Chorea is a general term for a series of diseases, which can lead to unconsciousness and contraction of different parts of the body The disease is usually named after the place where the body moves Huntington's disease, for example, is characterized by frequent irregular movements of muscles in the face and other parts of the body, and the symptoms of the disease continue to worsen as it evolves In contrast, chorea gravidarum is mainly manifested in the limbs and face, while chorea Siddham is usually manifested in a series of uncontrolled facial contractions and contortions There are many reasons for these uncontrolled actions As mentioned earlier, Huntington's disease is rarely associated with pregnancy, while Sydenham chorea is always associated with rheumatic fever and is most common in children Other causes include psychoactive drugs or metabolic disorders It needs to be treated according to the cause of chorea For example, pregnant women can be treated with antipsychotics such as droperidol and some benzodiazepines Although not necessarily able to fully control movement, but can reduce these symptoms to a minimum Due to the negative impact on the fetus, pregnant women should be cautious when using powerful drugs Although Sydenham chorea can last for a long time, it usually has a time limit Treatment focuses on reducing muscle activity through sedatives and other drugs Fortunately, most people can recover from the disease in a few months, and most will not have another attack Huntington's disease is a progressive and hereditary disease The treatment of Huntington's disease symptoms usually involves increasing dopamine levels, along with monoamine oxidase inhibitors or levodopa drugs However, some degree of unconscious muscle activity still occurs after treatment.