Ataxia

This is a group of disorders that effect speech and is usually caused by damage to the cerebellum but can also be by damage to the spinal cord this is a long bundle of nerves that runs down the spine it connects the brain to all the different parts of your body. causes can be due to trauma, vitamin deficiency, alcohol abuse, drugs, infections and cancers there are several types of Ataxia Aquired Ataxia Genetic Ataxia Idiopathic Ataxia SYMPTOMS slurring of speech frequent falls muscle tremors vision problems heart problems slow eye movements difficulty with writing, eating wide based gate poor coordination of arms and legs balance and coordination will be affected first

Marina Barker