What is Sydenham's chorea?
Sydenham's chorea is characterized by involuntary brief, random and irregular movements of the limbs and face, emotional lability, and hypotonia. It is a common site of acute rheumatic fever. However, it may also be associated with post-infectious syndromes and primary immune disorders.
How do members experience Sydenham's chorea?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Sydenham's chorea*
Common symptoms
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Sydenham's chorea*
Who has Sydenham's chorea on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 8 |