Ataxia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2024年1月30日 · Ataxia describes poor muscle control that causes clumsy movements. It can affect walking and balance, hand coordination, speech and swallowing, and eye movements. Ataxia usually results from damage to the part of the brain called the cerebellum or its connections.
Cerebellar ataxia: Causes, symptoms and diagnosis - Kenhub
网页2023年7月27日 · Causes. Cerebellar ataxia itself is merely a symptom and does not simply have one clear cause. In some instances, it is a result of an underlying condition or problem which may be treated, such as hyperthyroidism, alcoholism, stroke and MS. In other instances, it is of genetic origin, caused by inherited mutations.
Cerebellar ataxia - Wikipedia
网页There are many causes of cerebellar ataxia including, among others, gluten ataxia, [7] autoimmunity to Purkinje cells or other neural cells in the cerebellum, [8] CNS vasculitis, multiple sclerosis, infection, bleeding, infarction, tumors, direct injury, toxins (e.g., alcohol), genetic disorders and neurodegenerative diseases (such as progressiv...
Overview of cerebellar ataxia in adults - UpToDate
网页2024年8月5日 · Cerebellar ataxia is a common finding in patients seen in neurologic practice and has a wide variety of causes. Presentations vary widely, from acute cerebellar swelling due to infarction, edema, or hemorrhage that can have rapid and catastrophic effects, to chronic and slowly progressive cerebellar degeneration.
Adult-Onset Cerebellar Ataxias - Practical Neurology
网页Adult-onset cerebellar ataxias have overlapping phenotypes and diverse causes; tiered testing is a useful diagnostic framework.
Overview of Adult Onset Cerebellar Ataxia - Practical Neurology
网页What processes can cause ataxia? The pathophysiology of cerebellar ataxias is as diverse as the various neurological and systemic diseases affecting the cerebellum. Broadly classifying ataxias into genetic and non-genetic conditions is a first step in discovering their underlying mechanism.
Acute Cerebellar Ataxia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
网页2024年2月5日 · Acute cerebellar ataxia occurs when an injury or disease process affects the cerebellum of the brain, leading to a sudden loss of muscle-movement control or balance. It occurs most often in children and can be caused by viral illnesses, trauma, inflammatory conditions, or stroke.
Ataxia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2024年1月30日 · An MRI of the brain might help find the possible causes. An MRI can sometimes show shrinkage of the cerebellum and other brain structures in people with ataxia. It also may show other treatable findings, such as a blood clot or benign tumor. A spinal tap, also known as lumbar puncture.
Ataxia and Cerebellar or Spinocerebellar Degeneration
网页2024年7月19日 · Most disorders that result in ataxia cause cells in the part of the brain called the cerebellum to degenerate, or atrophy. Sometimes the spine is also affected. The phrases cerebellar degeneration and spinocerebellar degeneration are used to describe changes that have taken place in a person's nervous system (neither term constitutes a …
Cerebellar Ataxia Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment - Healthgrades
网页2021年1月16日 · Cerebellar ataxia is ataxia that is caused by problems with the cerebellum. The cerebellum is the area of your brain responsible for coordination and balance. Common symptoms of cerebellar ataxia syndrome include: Clumsiness in daily activities. Difficulty speaking or clumsy speech (dysarthria)