(R27.0) Ataxia, unspecified
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Diagnosis ataxia, unspecified is diagnosed Men are 0.02% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis ataxia, unspecified
642 (1.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis ataxia, unspecified
312 (0.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease ataxia, unspecified - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 75-79
Disease Features ataxia, unspecified
Ataxia, unspecified - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - ataxia, unspecified
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical Examination
- Neurological Evaluation
- Neuroimaging Tests (CT scan, MRI)
- Laboratory Tests (blood tests, urine tests)
- Genetic Tests
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Neuropsychological Tests
- Lumbar Puncture (spinal tap)
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Physical therapy to improve coordination and balance
- Occupational therapy to help with activities of daily living
- Speech therapy to improve communication and swallowing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy to help manage anxiety and depression
- Medications to help control movement and reduce spasticity
- Vestibular rehabilitation to improve balance and reduce dizziness
- Nutritional counseling to ensure proper nutrition
- Assistive devices to help with mobility and daily tasks
Ataxia, unspecified - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease ataxia, unspecified
Dizziness
(Vertigo, Lightheadedness, Giddiness, Faintness, Unsteadiness, Dazed, Spinning, Disorientation, Unbalanced, Foggy, Loss of balance, Uncoordinated, Confusion)
Dizziness is a sensation of feeling off-balance and lightheaded. It can range from mild to severe and can be accompanied by a feeling of spinning or swaying. It can develop suddenly or gradually, and can be triggered by physical activity, changes in position, or lack of food or fluids. Symptoms can ...
Impaired coordination
(Lack of coordination, Clumsiness, Unsteadiness, Uncoordinated, Ineptitude, Awkwardness, Fumbling, Unskillfulness, Uncoordination, Clumsy, Unbalanced, Imbalance, Inability to coordinate, Lack of balance)
Impaired coordination is a condition where the body's ability to coordinate movement is compromised. It can manifest as difficulty with fine motor skills, such as writing or buttoning a shirt, or gross motor skills, such as walking or running. It can also cause clumsiness or a lack of balance. This ...
Alogia
(Poverty of speech, Poverty of thought, Alogic, Alogical, Alogically, Alogism, Alogistic, Alogistical, Alogize, Alogizing, Aphasia, Aphasiac, Aphasic, Aphasically, Aphasy, Aphemia, Aphemic, Aphemically, Aphemize, Aphemizing, Apraxia, Apraxic, Apraxica...)
Alogia is a symptom of a mental health disorder characterized by a decrease in speech fluency and productivity. It is typically characterized by brief, empty responses to questions and a lack of spontaneous conversation. Alogia can manifest as difficulty finding the right words to express oneself, a...
Motor disorder
Motor disorder is a symptom that affects the ability to move muscles normally. It can cause difficulty with walking, balance, coordination, and other physical activities. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may include tremors, jerking, stiffness, and slow or awkward movements. It can develop...
Vomit
Vomiting is the forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth. It can be accompanied by nausea, abdominal pain, and sweating. Vomiting can be caused by a variety of conditions, such as food poisoning, motion sickness, viral infections, and migraine headaches. Symptoms can range from mild ...
Apraxia
(Motor speech disorder, Inability to perform motor tasks, Dyspraxia, Loss of motor skills, Loss of voluntary movement, Motor planning difficulty, Lack of coordination, Impaired motor abilities, Inability to make purposeful movements, Inability to perf...)
Apraxia is a neurological disorder characterized by difficulty in executing motor tasks, despite having the physical ability and knowledge to do so. It affects the ability to perform purposeful movements, such as brushing one's hair or buttoning a shirt. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, and c...
Stiffness of movement
(Rigidity, Stiffness, Stiff, Inflexibility, Stiffen, Immobility, Stiffening, Stiffly, Rigidness, Rigidifying, Rigidify, Rigidly)
Stiffness of movement is a symptom characterized by difficulty in movement, usually due to muscle tightness or joint pain. It may manifest as a feeling of tightness in the muscles, as a lack of range of motion, or as difficulty in performing everyday activities. It can develop gradually over time, o...
Clonus
(Clonicity, Clonic movements, Clonic spasms, Muscle twitching, Rhythmic jerking, Muscle contractions, Convulsive movements, Muscle spasms, Muscle contracting, Muscular contractions)
Clonus is a symptom characterized by rhythmic, involuntary muscle contractions. It usually manifests as a series of jerking movements that occur in response to a stretching of the muscle. It can occur in any muscle group, but is most common in the ankles, wrists, and elbows. Clonus can be caused by ...
Involuntary movements
(Uncontrolled movements, Unwanted movements, Spontaneous movements, Sudden movements, Involuntary jerks, Unintentional movements, Involuntary twitches, Involuntary spasms, Uncontrollable tremors, Uncoordinated movements)
Involuntary movements are abnormal, uncontrolled movements of the body that can be sudden, jerky, and repetitive. They can involve any muscle group and can be caused by a variety of conditions, including neurological disorders, metabolic disorders, and drug reactions. Symptoms can range from mild tw...
Olfactory disturbance
(Olfactory dysfunction, Smell disorder, Smell impairment, Olfactory impairment, Smell dysfunction, Smell abnormality, Olfactory abnormality, Smell disturbance, Olfactory disruption, Olfactory disorder)
Olfactory disturbance is a symptom that affects the sense of smell. It can manifest as an inability to smell certain odors, a reduced ability to smell, or an altered perception of smells. It can develop suddenly or gradually, and can be caused by a variety of conditions, such as allergies, sinus inf...
Gait disorders
(Gait disturbances, Gait abnormalities, Walking problems, Gait instability, Gait imbalance, Gait impairment, Gait dysfunction, Gait abnormality, Gait irregularity, Gait difficulty)
Gait disorders are impairments in walking that can range from mild to severe. Symptoms can include an unsteady walk, shuffling, tripping, or dragging one foot. Gait disorders may be caused by a variety of conditions, such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, traumatic brain injury, multiple scl...