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Ataxia usually results from damage to the part of the brain that controls muscle coordination (cerebellum) or its connections. Many conditions can cause ataxia, including alcohol misuse, stroke, tumor, brain degeneration, multiple sclerosis, certain medications and genetic disorders.
Many conditions can cause ataxia, including alcohol misuse, stroke, tumor, brain degeneration, multiple sclerosis, certain medications and genetic disorders.
Taking care of your physical health can sometimes prevent — or at least delay — developing conditions that could cause such problems. Toxic exposure to chemicals, metals or substances (such as mercury, lead, etc.). Avoiding toxic substances is one way to avoid developing ataxia.
brain tumours and other types of cancer. certain toxic chemicals, such as mercury and some solvents – these can trigger ataxia if a person is exposed to enough of them. medications such as benzodiazepines can occasionally trigger ataxia as a side effect.
Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include
If you have ataxia, physiotherapy can help you maintain the use of your arms and legs, and prevent your muscles weakening or getting stuck in one position (contractures). A physiotherapist will be able to teach you a number of physical exercises you can do every day to help strengthen and stretch your muscles.
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