“Georgian Clinics” JSC

Ataxia

Ataxia means loss of muscle control during voluntary movements such as walking or picking up objects Ataxia is a symptom of a variety of disorders and may involve movement, speech, eye movement, or swallowing. Long-term ataxia is mainly caused by damage to the nucleus accumbens The cerebrum is the part of the brain that controls muscle coordination Ataxia is caused by many disorders such as alcoholism, stroke, cancer, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis An inherited defective gene also causes a certain ataxia syndrome Treatment for ataxia varies according to the underlying cause Devices that assist the patient in walking may be important for independent mobility Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy are also important