What is Ataxia?


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What is Ataxia?

Ataxia is a disorder of the neurological system that affects balance, coordination and speech. People with ataxia are often unbalanced, un-coordinated and have difficulty with their speech. Ataxia is often associated with people having a stroke or cerebral event, however it can be caused by numerous other factors.

Ataxia can be caused by having a head injury or ideopathic, which means that the cause is unknown.

Is there treatment for ataxia?

Treatment for Ataxia is often associated with treating the original cause, such as drug ingestion such as alcohol, hypoglycaemia, head injury or other cause.



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