What Are The Symptoms Of Sydenham’s Chorea?

Emotional Issues

The most common emotional issues seen in Sydenham's chorea patients include anxiety, being overly emotional, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, personality changes, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Some individuals experiencing this symptom can experience random episodes of inappropriate crying or inappropriate laughing. The mechanisms of how Sydenham's chorea causes such emotional problems in patients is unclear. The emotional problems also tend to occur in just a portion of individuals affected by Sydenham's chorea, and the reason for this is also unclear. Studies have shown the emotional symptoms tend to begin just before physical symptoms start to manifest. For children, these emotional issues can interfere with their behavior at school and make it difficult for them to learn effectively. Adults who experience these symptoms may have trouble performing regular tasks and tending to their responsibilities at work and home.