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Ataxia

Alternate Names : Incoordination, Dyssynergia, Ataxy, Clumsiness

Ataxia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Ataxia itself may cause a person to walk awkwardly, with irregular movements. An example of ataxic movement would be someone who is clearly drunk. Common symptoms may include:

  • headaches
  • vomiting
  • weakness
  • stiff neck
  • confusion
  • seizures
  • But to help make a diagnosis about the actual cause, a healthcare provider may want to know many different things about a person who has coordination problems. These may include:

  • when the problem started
  • whether the problem came on quickly or slowly
  • whether the problem is continuous, or if episodes come and go
  • if any family members have coordination problems
  • if the person drinks alcohol, takes illegal drugs, or uses any prescription medications
  • if the person has been sick or had a fever lately
  • if the person has ever had a sexually transmitted disease
  • if the person has ever had a head injury
  • if the person has any other medical conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes

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    Ataxia: Diagnosis & Tests

    Author: Adam Brochert, MD
    Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
    Date Reviewed: 08/20/01



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