What is benign hereditary chorea?

Benign Hereditary Chorea is a rare movement disorder characterized by non-progressive jerky involuntary movements. Onset of chorea usually occurs in childhood and unlike other genetic causes of chorea, cognitive function usually does not decline.

How do members experience benign hereditary chorea?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with benign hereditary chorea*

*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 benign hereditary chorea*

Who has benign hereditary chorea on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 2
20s 2
30s 1
40s 1
50s 0
60s 2
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 7