Although thought to be a mild self resolving disorder, children with SC can be severely disabled for many months as a result of the movements, may have multiple recurrences over the subsequent years, and can suffer from disabling cardiac, neurologic, and psychiatric symptoms for many years after the initial episode. Presently there is no cure for Sydenham chorea.
Some medical treatment exists for control of the movement symptoms.
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