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1. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › symptomsAtaxia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Types

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   Aug 5, 2022 · If it happens suddenly or you notice it getting worse over time. If it happens with certain symptoms like headaches, nausea and vomiting. If it happens with trouble swallowing (dysphagia), difficulty speaking (aphasia), or small uncontrollable eye movements (nystagmus). If it happens with any symptoms of a stroke.

2. www.ninds.nih.gov › hereditary-spastic-paraplegiaHereditary Spastic Paraplegia | National Institute of ...

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   Jul 19, 2024 · Spastic Paraplegia Foundation Phone: 877-773-4483. The NINDS Publication Catalog offers printed materials on neurological disorders for patients, health professionals, and the general public. All materials are free of charge, and a downloadable PDF version is also available for most publications. Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), also known ...

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4. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › ataxiaAtaxia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Jan 30, 2024 · This type of ataxia can cause changes to the feet, such as high arches. It also can cause a curve of the spine, known as scoliosis. Other symptoms that might develop include slurred speech, fatigue, irregular eye movements and hearing loss. Friedreich ataxia also may lead to heart enlargement, known as cardiomyopathy.

5. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesHereditary Spastic Paraplegia: What It Is, Symptoms & Types

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   Aug 22, 2024 · Other symptoms of complicated hereditary spastic paraplegia may include: Decline in mental function (dementia). Difficulty with balance and coordination (ataxia). Eye problems, including low vision, cataracts, optic nerve damage (optic atrophy) or retina damage (retinopathy). Hearing loss.

6. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesDiagnosis and management of progressive ataxia in adults

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   May 2, 2019 · Friedreich’s ataxia is the most common inherited ataxia in Caucasian populations, with a prevalence of around 1 per 20 000–50 000. Spastic paraplegia 7 (SPG7), a classical cause of hereditary spastic paraparesis, is the next most common recessive ataxia in the UK. 8 Patients with SPG7 may have only minimal spasticity. Spastic ataxia is also ...

   • Author: Rajith Nilantha de Silva, Julie Vallortigara, Julie Greenfield, Barry Hunt, Paola Giunti, Marios Had...
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   • Publication: Pract Neurol. 2019 Jun; 19(3): 196-207.

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   The objective of this review is to provide clinical neurologists with practical tips for the evaluation and treatment of adult-onset cerebellar ataxias. These conditions can be challenging to diagnose, owing to overlapping phenotypes from diverse etiologies. The overarching physical finding of “ataxia,” derived from the Greek “lack of ...

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   What are the symptoms of hereditary spastic paraplegia?

   • The main symptoms of hereditary spastic paraplegia affect the muscles in your legs and include: Stiffness (spasticity). Weakness. Depending on the type, you may experience other symptoms. For uncomplicated hereditary spastic paraplegia, additional symptoms may include: Loss of feeling (numbness) in your feet. Not being able to control when you pee.

   Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia: What It Is, Symptoms & Types

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   Is ataxia a symptom?

   • Ataxia: This is a symptom that causes problems with coordinating muscle movements, affecting all actions (regardless of whether they're new or familiar). Your brain doesn’t have any problem with processing or describing the tasks. What are the three main types of ataxia?

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   Can inherited spastic paraplegia be diagnosed as a choreiform ataxia?

   • Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) can present as a spastic ataxia and Huntington disease (HD) as a choreiform ataxia. 13,23 Testing for these disorders should be considered in the appropriate clinical context if genetic testing for cerebellar ataxia is nondiagnostic. A full discussion of ataxia treatment is out of scope for this review.

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   Are there complications of progressive ataxia?

   • In addition to rehabilitation therapies, there are specific complications of ataxia to seek and address. These interventions can significantly alleviate the problems of progressive ataxia and prevent complications, which are even potentially life threatening. Finally, there are some rare but treatable conditions that need identifying early.

   Diagnosis and management of progressive ataxia in adults

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   How do you know if you have spastic paraplegia?

   • These problems are caused by weak hip muscles and difficulty bending the foot upwards. Some people may eventually need to use a walking aid or a wheelchair to help them get around. Others may not need to use any type of mobility equipment. In complicated hereditary spastic paraplegia, additional symptoms may include:

   Hereditary spastic paraplegia - NHS

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9. www.nhs.uk › conditions › hereditary-spastic-paraplegiaHereditary spastic paraplegia - NHS

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   Hereditary spastic paraplegia is a general term for a group of rare inherited disorders that cause weakness and stiffness in the leg muscles. Symptoms gradually get worse over time. It's also known as familial spastic paraparesis or Strümpell-Lorrain syndrome. It's difficult to know exactly how many people have hereditary spastic paraplegia ...