Sydenham's chorea
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with Sydenham's chorea
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Who has Sydenham's chorea on PatientsLikeMe?
- 12 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 9 say Sydenham's chorea is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 1 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 1 | |
| 50-59 years | 0 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 7 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 3 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 0 |