Ataxia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jan 30, 2024 · Ataxia symptoms can develop over time or start suddenly. Ataxia can be a symptom of several nervous system conditions. Symptoms may include: Poor coordination. Walking unsteadily or with the feet set wide apart. Poor balance. Trouble with fine motor tasks such as eating, writing or buttoning a shirt. Changes in speech.
Ataxia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Jan 30, 2024 · When diagnosing ataxia, your healthcare professional looks for a treatable cause. You'll likely have physical and neurological exams. Your healthcare professional checks your vision, balance, coordination and reflexes.
Ataxia - Mayo Clinic Connect
Jul 9, 2019 · As you probably know Ataxia is an inability to properly control your muscles, primarily or at least in my case walking. Sometimes people have more fine motor control issues like picking up an object. I imagine you have already had an MRI and or CT.
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Jul 9, 2019 · Last year's MRI showed "a mild expansion of lesions" which was alarming since the ataxia has gotten worse, including memory issues and what I call "brain pain" (as opposed to headache). and electrical pain over the entire head (with pulsations in …
Ataxia - Mayo Clinic Connect
Jul 9, 2019 · My Cerebellar Ataxia was present at birth, due to an artery pressing against the nerve roots going into my cerebellum! This was not discovered until I was around 30 years old, when mild symptoms became worse!
Ataxia side affect constipation - Mayo Clinic Connect
Aug 13, 2020 · Here is some information about Ataxia from Mayo Clinic's website. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ataxia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355652. From …
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Jul 5, 2011 · Since the beginning of this year I have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s (mild), Ataxia, and now this. I’m almost 75, and live alone (I love it). I have a social worker who is guiding a bit, and 1 son who is trying.
Movement disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
May 30, 2024 · Ataxia may cause clumsy movements of the arms and legs, and a loss of balance. Ataxia also can change a person's speech and cause other symptoms. There are many causes of ataxia, including genetic and degenerative conditions.
Tourette syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Aug 8, 2018 · Tics — sudden, brief, intermittent movements or sounds — are the hallmark sign of Tourette syndrome. They can range from mild to severe. Severe symptoms might significantly interfere with communication, daily functioning and quality of …
Multiple system atrophy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Aug 2, 2024 · The main symptoms of the cerebellar type involve poor muscle coordination, known as ataxia. Symptoms may include: Trouble with movement and coordination. This includes loss of balance and not being able to walk steadily. Slurred, slow or soft speech, known as dysarthria. Changes in vision.