Sydenham's Chorea

Alternate Names : St. Vitus Dance, Rheumatic Chorea, Chorea Minor

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Symptoms of Sydenham chorea appear gradually. At first the person may appear fidgety or nervous and may have difficulty with fine motor movements such as writing. As symptoms progress, the person may appear clumsy and drop things or fall frequently. Eventually, the uncontrollable, jerky, and irregular movements develop. Varying degrees of speech impairment are also seen as well as emotional instability.