brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Chorea, Athetosis, and Hemiballismus
Diagnosis
A doctor's evaluation Sometimes tests to identify the cause The diagnosis of chorea, athetosis, or hemiballismus is based on symptoms and observation by a doctor. The doctor also asks which drugs a person is taking to check for drugs that may be causing the symptoms. Tests may be done to identify the cause. These tests may include Blood tests to measure levels of thyroid hormones and/or blood sugar Imaging of the brain, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT), to check for tumors or evidence of a stroke Sometimes other tests, depending on what cause is suspected 