Paroxysmal Choreoathetosis
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What is Paroxysmal Choreoathetosis?
Is there any treatment?
What is the prognosis?
What research is being done?
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What is Paroxysmal Choreoathetosis?
Paroxysmal choreoathetosis is a movement disorder characterized by episodes or attacks of involuntary movements of the limbs,
trunk, and facial muscles. The disorder may occur in several members of a family, or in only a single family member. Prior
to an attack some individuals experience tightening of muscles or other physical symptoms. Involuntary movements precipitate
some attacks, and other attacks occur when the individual has consumed alcohol or caffeine, or is tired or stressed. Attacks
can last from 10 seconds to over an hour. Some individuals have lingering muscle tightness after an attack. Paroxysmal choreoathetosis
frequently begins in early adolescence. A gene associated with the disorder has been discovered. The same gene is also associated
with epilepsy.
Is there any treatment?
What is the prognosis?
What research is being done?
Select this link to view a list of studies currently seeking patients.
Dystonia Medical Research Foundation 1 East Wacker Drive Suite 2430 Chicago, IL 60601-1905 dystonia@dystonia-foundation.org http://www.dystonia-foundation.org Tel: 312-755-0198 Fax: 312-803-0138 |
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Last updated February 14, 2007