Spinocerebellar ataxia has a group of neurological diseases under that category. They are all genetically passed on from one generation to the next. There is a progressive degeneration of nerve cells. One may suffer poor coordination of movements. It affects walking, speech eye movements, and hand movements. Also, there will be other features like cognitive impairment and abnormal jerky movements of the body parts.
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Will spinocerebellar ataxia cause limping while walking and voice cut off?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 51-years-old male of height 6.1 and weight 98 kg. For the last five to six years, I have been experiencing unsteadiness and imbalance while standing or walking. This happens mainly while starting to walk, taking small steps, or turning. I also often feel lightheaded. I also have so... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your description and attached details (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), you have severe sensory neuropathy in bilateral legs and cervical cord compression, for which surgery was suggested. These two abnormalities themselves can also cau... Read Full »
Is spinocerebellar ataxia curable?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is provisionally diagnosed with SCA (spinocerebellar ataxia). Is this disease treatable or her conditon will worsen? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your question with care and understand that your mother is provisionally diagnosed with Spino Cerebellar Ataxia. For SCA Type 1 to 28 1. Idebenone, a free-radical scavenger, 2. Glutamate antagonist riluzole may offer modest benefit. 3. Acetazolamid, ... Read Full »
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