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There is no standard course of treatment for chorea. Treatment depends on the type of chorea and the associated disease. Treatment for Huntington's disease is supportive, while treatment for Syndenham's chorea usually involves antibiotic drugs to treat the infection, followed by drug therapy to prevent recurrence.
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www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/chorea/chorea.htm
www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/chorea/chorea.htm
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Most children recover completely from SD, although a small number will continue to have disabling, persistent chorea despite treatment. The duration of symptoms varies, generally from 3 to 6 weeks, but some children will have symptoms for several months.
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www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/sydenham/sydenham.htm
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Furthermore, the intravenous administration of physostigmine (a centrally acting anticholinesterase) can temporarily reduce chorea. The same treatment can also promptly overcome anticholinergic-induced chorea.
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/1149854-overview
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Pathophysiology and General Principles in Treatment of Chorea ... Drug Treatment of Chorea ... Most of the drugs used in symptomatic treatment of chorea act through attenuation of dopaminergic transmission or enhancement of GABA transmission.
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/1181993-overview
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Pharmacologic treatment of chorea may worsen other aspects of the movement disorder, cognition or mood. ... Chorea; Many patients are not bothered by their chorea and may not even be aware of most of the movements. The physician and patient first need to establish whether the chorea requires any treatment at all.
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endoflifecare.tripod.com/huntdiseasefaqs/id46.html
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Home medical tests related to Chorea: ... The list of other diseases or medical conditions that may be on the differential diagnosis list of alternative diagnoses for Chorea includes: ... Search the latest treatment information here.
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www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/chorea/symptoms.htm
www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/chorea/symptoms.htm
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Treatments for Chorea including drugs, prescription medications, alternative treatments, surgery, and lifestyle changes. ... There is no standard course of treatment for chorea. Treatment depends on the type of chorea and the associated disorder. Treatment for Huntington's disease is supportive, while treatment for Syndenham...
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www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/chorea/treatments.htm
www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/chorea/treatments.htm
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Chorea due to hyperthyroidism usually lessens when that disorder is treated. Sydenham's chorea and chorea caused by a stroke often gradually subside without treatment. If chorea is caused by a drug, stopping the drug may help, but the chorea does not always disappear.
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www.merck.com/mmhe/sec06/ch091/ch091i.html
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Chorea and Choreoathetosis (Pediatric) Treatment ... Chorea may be difficult to treat. If the child is taking any medications that can cause or worsen chorea, these should be tapered and discontinued, if possible. The mainstay of treatment in adults is the class of "neuroleptics," including haloperidol and pimozide.
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www.wemove.org/choreoathetosis/cho_tre.html
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