choreiform movements

Chorea is a neurological disorder characterized by irregular, involuntary, and often dancelike movements of muscle groups throughout the body. These movements are typically brief and jerky, affecting the limbs, face, and trunk.123

The condition can manifest in several ways:
* Sydenham chorea, also known as St. Vitus dance, often occurs in children following a streptococcal infection and is linked to rheumatic fever.13
* Huntington disease is an inherited form that typically appears in adulthood, leading to dementia and early death.12
* Chorea can also be a complication of pregnancy (chorea gravidarum), certain systemic diseases like hyperthyroidism, or a side effect of medications such as levodopa.2
* Tardive dyskinesia is a form of chorea that can develop after prolonged use of antipsychotic medications.2
* Wilson disease, an inherited disorder affecting copper metabolism, can also cause chorea along with other neurological symptoms.2

While medications can help manage the involuntary movements, some forms of chorea, like Huntington disease, currently have no cure.2