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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
The word Chorea has Greek origins meaning "to dance".
The word Chorea has Greek origins meaning "to dance". It has dance like appearance due to random and flowing quality of the movement. Chorea is a type of [[Hyperkinetic Movement Disorder|hyperkinetic movement disorder]]. It seem like that involuntary movements flow from one area of the body to another which cannot be predicted.


== Causes ==
== Causes ==
They are predominantly of 2 types
* Acquired Causes
* Genetic Causes
== Phenomenological Features ==
* Randomness
* Flowing Quality
* Parakinesia
* Motor impersistence
* Ballism
* Athetosis
* Varying velocity of movements


== Diagnosis ==
== Diagnosis ==

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Introduction[edit | edit source]

The word Chorea has Greek origins meaning "to dance". It has dance like appearance due to random and flowing quality of the movement. Chorea is a type of hyperkinetic movement disorder. It seem like that involuntary movements flow from one area of the body to another which cannot be predicted.

Causes[edit | edit source]

They are predominantly of 2 types

  • Acquired Causes
  • Genetic Causes

Phenomenological Features[edit | edit source]

  • Randomness
  • Flowing Quality
  • Parakinesia
  • Motor impersistence
  • Ballism
  • Athetosis
  • Varying velocity of movements

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

Management[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]