Sydenham Chorea
Sydenham's chorea is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary, rapid, and irregular movements that the person cannot control. It is related to rheumatic fever, a complication that can appear after certain throat infections.
Who is most affected: it is described mainly in childhood and adolescence.
How it presents:
- Abrupt movements of the face, hands, and feet
- Difficulty maintaining a posture or holding objects
- Changes in handwriting
- Alterations in mood or behavior
Which specialist assesses it? The neurologist is the professional who studies movement disorders like this one. If a child or adolescent has involuntary movements they cannot control, especially after a recent infection, it is advisable to seek a medical evaluation.
Specialties that treat sydenham chorea
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in sydenham chorea
Dr. Oscar Sánchez Escandón
Dr. Pedro Castorena Garcia
Dr. Iracema Santizo Nanduca
Dr. Jonathan Colin
Dr. Carlos Eduardo Martínez Cortés
Dr. Noel Isaías Plascencia Álvarez
Dr. Jose Renan Perez
Dr. Jesús Roberto Gastélum Lara
Dr. Maria Del Mar Saniger Alba
Dr. Ana Luisa Velasco Monroy
Dr. Antonio Alejandro Hernández Oliva
Dr. Miguel Ángel Serna Guerrero
Dr. Miguel Ramos Murguia
Dr. Roberto Arturo Aguilar Serrano
Dr. Olga Lilia Bastidas Rangel
Dr. David Salvador Lyncet Mejorado
Dr. Bernardo Cacho Díaz
Dr. Miguel Rodríguez Esqueda
Dr. Luis Felipe Gordillo Domínguez
Dr. Clavel David Anorve
Frequently asked questions
What is sydenham chorea?
Sydenham's chorea is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary, rapid, and irregular movements that the person cannot control. It is related to rheumatic fever, a complication that can appear after certain throat infections.
Which doctor treats sydenham chorea?
Sydenham Chorea is usually treated by specialists in neurologist.