What Is Chorea?

[dropcap]C[/dropcap]horea is a movement disorder characterized by brief, jerky, purposeless or writhing involuntary movements of the distal limbs, head, and face that may occur during voluntary movement or at rest.

Chorea has a large number of causes, including metabolic, structural, pharmacologic, genetic, and autoimmune factors. Despite extensive investigations, many patients remain undiagnosed.¹

What Is Chorea In Celiac Disease and/or Gluten Sensitivity?

1. Walker RH. Further Evidence for Celiac Disease-associated Chorea. Tremor Other Hyperkinet Mov (N Y). 2011;1. pii: tre-01-32-96-3. [↩]