2007-06-14 16:00:45 · 5 answers · asked by Erika s 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Symptoms
Ataxia may affect movement of the middle part of the body from the neck to the hip area (the trunk) or the arms and legs (limbs). When the child is sitting, the body may move side-to-side, back-to-front, or both, and quickly move back to an upright position. When a person with ataxia of the arms reaches for an object, their hand may sway back and forth. Common symptoms of ataxia are listed below.
* Sudden, uncoordinated movement
* Walking problems (unsteady gait)
* Sudden eye movements (nystagmus)
* Clumsy speech pattern (dysarthria)
Exams and Tests
The doctor will ask you if you have been recently sick, and try to rule out any other causes for the problem. The following tests may be done.
* Cerebrospinal fluid studies (CSF total protein )
* CT or MRI scan of the head.
This is a very brief summary, otherwise it's a very wide topic.
2007-06-15 04:49:21 · answer #1 · answered by Dr.Qutub 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inflammation of the cerebellum.
2007-06-14 23:10:22 · answer #2 · answered by Steven 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"CEREBELLITIS
A.K.A. acute cerebellar ataxia,
Inflammatory process characterized by an acute or subacute onset of cerebellar ataxia following an infection (usually viral; usually GI or respiratory)"
2007-06-14 23:09:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe this Site will help you.
http://www.careplace.com/ask/Cerebellar%20Ataxia/Cerebellitis?gclid=COjFmpCW3YwCFSMKGgodihao7w
2007-06-14 23:25:45 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Tami♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it apart, cerebellum (brain) itis ( inflammation) put them together and you have inflammation of the cerebellum.
2007-06-14 23:10:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋