Ataxia : causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Ataxia : causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

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  ATAXIA CAUSES | SYMPTOMS| DIAGNOSIS | TREATMENT
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  WHAT IS ATAXIA?? •'Ataxia' means 'lack of order'. People with ataxia have problems with movement, balance and speech • Over 10,000 adults in the UK have a form of ataxia and about 5,000 children • Several types of ataxia start in childhood and can leave children in wheelchairs, struggling to talk and walk • Friedreich's ataxia is th emost common form • There is currently no cure for ataxia but many research organisation are working to find the treatment.
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  • Sensory Ataxia-It occurs due to the loss of proprioception. The dorsal column of the spinal cord fails to carry proprioception information from the body to the brain. • Vestibular Ataxia- It occurs when there are irregularities in the vestibular canal. This type of ataxia results in the feeling of vertigo, nausea, and vomiting. • Cerebral Ataxia- It occurs when there is a problem in the cerebellum. The abnormalities in the cerebellum affect the vision and body balance of the patient. TYPES OF ATAXIA
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  The most commoncause of ataxia is the deficiency of Vitamin B12. The other causes of ataxia may include: • Brain tumour • Drug abuse • Excessive alcohol consumption • Head injury • Multiple sclerosis • Infection • Genetic defect • Bleeding in the brain • Exposure to toxic chemicals such as mercury or lead • Trauma CAUSES OF ATAXIA
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  The signs andsymptoms depend on the type and severity of the ataxia. If you experience any of the below symptoms, consult a Neurologist. • Lack of body balance • Tremors and frequent shivering in the body • Hearing problems • Vision impairment • Fatigue • Swallowing difficulties • Speech impairment • Headaches • Dizziness SYMPTOMS OF ATAXIA??
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  • Electromyography (EMG)– It records and evaluates the electrical impulses in the muscles. Electrodes are placed in the muscles to detect the area of the nerve damage. • Complete Blood Count (CBC) - This test measures the amount of blood cells in your body. The amount of red and white blood cells and platelets is known through this test. DIAGNOSIS OF ATAXIA??
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  • CT (ComputerisedTomography) - It is a technique in which several x-rays are taken from a different angle and combined later to make detailed images of the affected area. • MRI (Magnetic Resource Imaging) - It is an imaging test in which high frequency magnetic and radio waves are used to get detailed images of inside the brain. • Urinalysis - This test helps in detecting the infection that may be contributing in the development of Ataxia. CONTINUE:- DIAGNOSIS OF ATAXIA??
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  • Medicines- Adoctor prescribes certain medicines to boost the patient’s immunity system and reduce the frequency of muscle spasm and uncontrolled eye movements. • Speech therapy- With the help of speech aids, the speech therapist deals with problems of coughing, swallowing, choking, and speech problems. • Orthopaedic and Physical therapy- It includes particular exercise to increase the strength and mobility of the muscle. These therapies are effective in the treatment of spine disorders. WHAT IS ATAXIA??
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