What do movement disorder specialists treat?

A movement disorder specialist focuses primarily on PD and movement disorders, such as dystonia and tremors. The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society provides a directory of movement disorder specialists to help you find one in your area.

What is the treatment for chorea?

If the chorea is severe, doctors can prescribe medication (for example, corticosteroids) to help control the movements. Doctors also prescribe antibiotics to kill the rheumatic fever infection. If chorea is caused by a medication, stopping the medication may help lessen the abnormal muscle movements.

What is the treatment for St Vitus dance?

There is no specific treatment for Sydenham’s chorea and symptoms usually resolve themselves in approximately 3 to 6 months. Bed rest, sedatives and medication to control movements may be prescribed. Penicillin prophylaxis may also be prescribed to avoid further streptococcal infection.

What kind of Doctor is a movement disorder specialist?

A movement disorder specialist is a neurologist with additional training in Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. This type of doctor typically has extensive knowledge of Parkinson’s therapies and ongoing research.

How does a pediatrician treat a strep infection?

To start, your pediatrician will focus on making sure the strep infection is completely gone. You’ll also need to work with a licensed mental health professional familiar with OCD and PANDAS. Strep infections are treated with antibiotics. Most strep infections are successfully treated with a single course of antibiotics.

Is there a movement disorder clinic at the University of Washington?

The UW Medicine Movement Disorder Clinic provides diagnosis and treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD), Huntington’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and other neurological conditions from leading experts in the field.

Who is the best specialist for Parkinson’s disease?

A neurologist may treat patients with any of more than 100 neurological conditions, including PD. A movement disorder specialist focuses primarily on PD and movement disorders, such as dystonia and tremors.

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