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Ataxia
ICD-10 R27.0
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

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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.


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  1. 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.