Friedreich's ataxia history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[2]

History and Symptoms

Common Symptoms

The hallmark of Friedreich’s Ataxia is progressive ataxia. The most common symptoms of Friedreich’s Ataxia include: Balance problems and coordination problems.

Common symptoms of Friedreich’s Ataxia include:

• Balance problems
• Coordination problems (leading to difficulties in writing, as well as in many other daily activities)
• Slurred speech
• Hearing problems
• Vision problems
• Weakening of the heart
• Swallowing problems