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Uncontrolled, purposeless, rapid and jerky movements of face and body. Frequently observed movements are facial grimacing, raising the shoulders and flexing and extending the fingers. Major causes are [[Sydenham's chorea]], Huntingtons Chorea, metabolic insults (elevated liver enzymes, elevated or lowered blood glucose levels) and stroke.
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