Cerebellar ataxia is a disorder of the nervous system that causes a lack of muscle coordination of voluntary movements. A person with ataxia will not be
able to walk properly, will not be able to pick objects, and have problems with eye movements, speech, etc. This occurs when the cerebellum- a part of the brain gets inflamed or damaged, that’s why also known as cerebellitis. The condition most commonly affects children, particularly those between ages 2 and 7. However, it occasionally affects adults as well.
Symptoms
Ataxia can occur suddenly or can develop with time. The symptoms of Ataxia include:
- Impaired coordination
- Unsteady walk
- Slurred speech
- Uncontrolled eye movements
- Difficulty with fine motor tasks such as eating, writing, picking up objects etc
- Dizziness
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