Movement - Unpredictable or Jerky
Alternate Names : Chorea, Jerky Body Movements, Muscle - Jerky Movements (Uncontrolled)
Definition A condition in which uncontrolled, purposeless, rapid motions interrupt normal movement or posture.
Overview & Considerations
Typical movements of chorea (called tics) include facial grimacing, raising and lowering the shoulders, bending and extending the fingers and toes. The condition can affect one or both sides of the body.
These involuntary movements are generally not repetitive and can appear purposeful even though they are involuntary and uncontrollable. A person with chorea may be mistaken for jittery or restless.
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