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'''''Synonyms and keywords:''''' Unsteady gait; ataxy; staggering gait; impaired coordination; lack of coordination; incoordination; incoordination of muscle movement | '''''Synonyms and keywords:''''' Unsteady gait; ataxy; staggering gait; impaired coordination; lack of coordination; incoordination; incoordination of muscle movement | ||
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
[[Ataxia history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Ataxia physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Ataxia laboratory tests|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Ataxia x ray|X Ray]] | [[Ataxia CT|CT]] | [[Ataxia MRI|MRI]] | [[Ataxia other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Ataxia other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]] | [[Ataxia history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Ataxia physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Ataxia laboratory tests|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Ataxia x ray|X Ray]] | [[Ataxia CT|CT]] | [[Ataxia MRI|MRI]] | [[Ataxia other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Ataxia other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]] | ||
<ref name="pmid30786918">{{cite journal |vauthors=de Silva R, Greenfield J, Cook A, Bonney H, Vallortigara J, Hunt B, Giunti P |title=Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of the progressive ataxias |journal=Orphanet J Rare Dis |volume=14 |issue=1 |pages=51 |date=February 2019 |pmid=30786918 |pmc=6381619 |doi=10.1186/s13023-019-1013-9 |url=}}</ref> | |||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== |
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Ataxia | |
ICD-10 | R27.0 |
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ICD-9 | 781.3 |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor in Chief: M.Umer Tariq [2]; Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [3] Apeksha Gupta, MBBS[4]
Synonyms and keywords: Unsteady gait; ataxy; staggering gait; impaired coordination; lack of coordination; incoordination; incoordination of muscle movement
Overview
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Ataxia from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
The ataxia that occurs in children can often can go away in a few months without any treatment. In cases where an underlying cause is identified, the cause will be treated.
In some cases, you may have continuing and disabling symptoms. Treatment includes:
- Corticosteroids
- IV immune globulin
- Plasma exchange therapy
- Medications to improve muscle coordination
Occupational or physical therapy may also be needed. Changes to diet and nutritional supplements may also help.
- ↑ de Silva R, Greenfield J, Cook A, Bonney H, Vallortigara J, Hunt B, Giunti P (February 2019). "Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of the progressive ataxias". Orphanet J Rare Dis. 14 (1): 51. doi:10.1186/s13023-019-1013-9. PMC 6381619. PMID 30786918.