Gait Ataxia Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

He developed aggression, urinary incontinence, gait ataxia, and memory disturbances and was admitted. [doi.org]

It can be a cause of unsteady gait (ataxia), sometimes accompanied by anemia (macrocytic), and loss of position sense. [dizziness-and-balance.com]

Paresthesia - numbness, tingling and pain Confusion / disorientation Weakness of legs, arms, trunk Impaired vibration - position sense Abnormal reflexes Unsteady or abnormal gait [b12deficiency.info]

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Stroke

[…] might be present and this includes: altered walking gait altered movement coordination vertigo and or disequilibrium Associated symptoms Loss of consciousness, headache, [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] thinking, confusion, hypersexual gestures (with involvement of frontal lobe) lack of insight of his or her, usually stroke-related, disability If the cerebellum is involved, ataxia [en.wikipedia.org]

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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Clinical examination, 20 years after the onset of the patient's symptoms, revealed that the boxer had tremor, gait ataxia and pyramidal tract dysfunction, but possessed normal [doi.org]

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Niemann-Pick Disease Type C

It is characterized clinically by a variety of progressive, disabling neurological symptoms including clumsiness, limb and gait ataxia, dysarthria, dysphagia and cognitive [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In addition, impaired vertical saccadic and pursuit eye movements, brisk muscle stretch reflexes and limb and gait ataxia were observed. [annalsofian.org]

Neurological examination at Mayo Clinic revealed oromandibular dystonia, an ataxic and hypokinetic dysarthria, mild hyperreflexia, and gait ataxia. [jnnp.bmj.com]

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Cerebellar Stroke

After 3 months a mild ataxia in lower limbs and gait, especially in gait speed persisted. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Gait instability and gait ataxia are reported in over half of those who experience an infarct in the cerebellum ( 2 ). [frontiersin.org]

Functional recovery and rehabilitation of postural impairment and gait ataxia in patients with acute cerebellar stroke. [frontiersin.org]

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CANOMAD Syndrome

Conclusions: CANOMAD syndrome should be considered when patient presents with polyneuropathy with sensory ataxia and ophthalmoparesis. [n.neurology.org]

Signs and symptoms of CANOMAD may include loss of muscle, tendon, and joint sensation, abnormal gait (walk), ataxia, tingling sensation on the skin around the mouth or extremities [malacards.org]

Patient was treated with IVIG with improvement of his vision and gait. He will receive IVIG monthly and a hematology consult is pending. [n.neurology.org]

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Wernicke Encephalopathy

She also had truncal, stance and gait ataxia. She was treated with parenteral thiamine and her visual loss reversed and her ataxia improved dramatically. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The classic triad consists of encephalopathy, oculomotor dysfunction and gait ataxia but is not seen in a majority of patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

ataxia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Occlusion

Embolic source from heart or aorta Dissection Major Signs/Symptoms: Vertigo, nausea, vomiting Ipsilateral limb ataxia (dysmetria, dysdiadochokinesia) Gait ataxia Nystagmus [casemed.case.edu]

A 71-year-old man with a history of hypertension presented with an abrupt gait disturbance. On neurologic examination, he could stand but not walk due to gait ataxia. [n.neurology.org]

Other findings included limb dysmetria (n 55 [67%]), gait ataxia (n 52 [63%]), facial sensory loss (n 23 [28%]), facial weakness (n 23 [21%]), body sensory loss (n 5 [6%]) [ahajournals.org]

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Miller-Fisher Syndrome

During the disease, she subsequently developed bilateral sixth and seventh nerve palsies, gait ataxia, and areflexia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

He developed ophthalmoplegia, diplopia, and gait ataxia for one week. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The syndrome is characterized by acute onset of gait ataxia, ophthalmoplegia, and areflexia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Hyperornithinemia-Hyperammonemia-Homocitrullinuria Syndrome

ataxia, episodic confusion, disorientation, incoherence, agitation, restlessness, headache) [12]. [nature.com]

At the age of 6 years, the boy had no acute encephalopathy or pyramidal signs, but did exhibit mild clumsiness and subtle gait ataxia (only evident on tandem walking). [hkmj.org]

[…] pharmacological treatment, most of patients reaching adult age present with variable degree of neurological and cognitive impairment and psychiatric symptoms (such as abnormal gait [nature.com]

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Ataxia

Here, we report two new cases of anti-Ca-associated autoimmune cerebellar ataxia. Patient 1 presented with dizziness and acute yet mild limb and gait ataxia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 3-year-old male presented with apparent progressive gait ataxia and non-specific leg pain. Initial imaging was unremarkable. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Here, we report a Han Chinese family with SCA18; the family members presented with a slowly progressing gait ataxia, pyramidal tract signs, and peripheral neuropathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Hyperammonemia Type 3

Ataxias Return to Ataxia Syndromes Return to Neuromuscular Home Page References 1. [neuromuscular.wustl.edu]

Intermittent ataxia: unstable gait ,dysmetria. periodic ammonia Intellectual impairment: Episodic hyperammonemia may produce subtle intellectual deficits even in clinically [slideshare.net]

Dysarthria; Gait disorder; Tremor Extrapyramidal: Athetosis; Dystonia Cataplexy Gaze paresis: Especially down; Also up; Supranuclear; In severe forms Hypotonia Neuropathy [neuromuscular.wustl.edu]

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Arnold Chiari Malformation

Chiari malformations are a group of complex brain abnormalities. Patients with type I CM do not show any symptoms. Adolescents and adults may develop symptoms of CM later in their life. Patients with CM often complain of neck pain or numbness. There are abnormal feelings in the extremities, muscle weakness and[…] [symptoma.com]

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Acute Cerebellar Ataxia

The major clinical features were rapid development of gait ataxia, limb ataxia and dysarthria. None of the patients had altered sensorium. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

He developed ophthalmoplegia, diplopia, and gait ataxia for one week. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The mildest cases of acute cerebellar ataxia represent a benign condition that is characterized by acute truncal and gait ataxia, variably with appendicular ataxia, nystagmus [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13

gait ataxia, upper limb incoordination, and dysarthria. [experts.umn.edu]

In the families described to date, the phenotype of spinocerebellar ataxia type 13 (SCA13) has ranged from slowly progressive childhood-onset cerebellar gait ataxia associated [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] characterized by progressive gait ataxia, upper limb incoordination, and dysarthria. [experts.umn.edu]

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Hereditary Areflexic Dystasia

The phenotype differs, however, in that it includes static tremor of the upper limbs and gait ataxia. [uniprot.org]

Decreased motor nerve conduction velocity ; Decreased number of peripheral myelinated nerve fibers ; Distal amyotrophy ; Distal muscle weakness ; Distal sensory impairment ; Gait [mousephenotype.org]

ataxia. [diseaseinfosearch.org]

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Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6

BACKGROUND: Spinocerebellar ataxia type 6 (SCA6) is an inherited ataxia with no established treatment. Gait ataxia is a prominent feature causing substantial disability. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Gait ataxia was remarkably reduced again. [ashg.org]

Spinocerebellar ataxia 6 (SCA6), an autosomal dominant degenerative disease, is characterized by diplopia, gait ataxia, and incoordination due to severe progressive degeneration [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15

ataxia, balance impairment, and dysarthria). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The most prevalent symptoms were gait ataxia (88.3%), dysarthria (75.0%), nystagmus (73.3%), and limb ataxia (71.7%). [mayoclinic.pure.elsevier.com]

Deletion was found in only one patient, in whom gait ataxia started at 51 years of age and progressed to show cerebellar ataxia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Cerebellar Ataxia

RESULTS: We described four patients with cerebellar ataxia, predominantly gait ataxia, due to statins use. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Here, we report two new cases of anti-Ca-associated autoimmune cerebellar ataxia. Patient 1 presented with dizziness and acute yet mild limb and gait ataxia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 40 year-old male presented with the history facial puffiness, hoarseness of voice and gait-ataxia. Investigations revealed frank primary hypothyroidism. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Autosomal Recessive Spinocerebellar Ataxia 8

Initial symptoms consist of gait ataxia, dysarthria, and dysphagia. [ataxia.uchicago.edu]

ataxia Inability to coordinate movements when walking 0002066 Limb ataxia 0002070 Nystagmus Involuntary, rapid, rhythmic eye movements 0000639 Slow progression Signs and [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

ataxia 19 See the list below: Clinical features Gait and limb ataxia Cognitive impairment Myoclonus Postural tremor Spinocerebellar ataxia 20 See the list below: Clinical [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 23

Symptoms - Spinocerebellar ataxia 23 Gait ataxia Mild sensory neuropathy Speech problems Limb ataxia Eye movement problems Causes - Spinocerebellar ataxia 23 Not supplied. [checkorphan.org]

We experienced a 26-year-old man who presented with a 10-years history of slowly progressive gait ataxia, dysarthria and blepharospasm. [jkna.org]

We have identified missense mutations in prodynorphin (PDYN) that cause SCA23 in four Dutch families displaying progressive gait and limb ataxia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Alcoholic Cerebellar Degeneration

Midline lesions can produce severe gait and truncal ataxia. [patient.info]

Clinical manifestations evolve over months to years and include truncal instability, broad-based stance and gait ataxia. [urmc.rochester.edu]

Dysfunction is noted by postural instability and gait ataxia. Cerebellar hemispheres communicate via inferior, middle and superior cerebellar peduncles. [medexam.net]

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Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 20

Dysarthria, rather than gait ataxia, was the initial symptom in most, and was typically conjoined with dysphonia, clinically resembling adductor spasmodic dysphonia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The first symptom was dysarthria in nine of 14, gait ataxia in two, and both together in two. [brain.oxfordjournals.org]

The second symptom in those initially manifesting dysarthria was typically gait ataxia (seven out of nine), which followed from 3 months to 25 years later. [brain.oxfordjournals.org]

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Hereditary Cerebellar Degeneration

Clinical signs are varied, with some patients having limb and gait ataxia along with episodic headaches or nausea, and others having gait ataxia, speech difficulty, and abnormal [encyclopedia.com]

Gait ataxia is the most typical early symptom of MSA-c. [orpha.net]

Gait ataxia, dysarthria, dysmetria, nystagmus, muscle wasting and dystonia are seen in the late stages of the disease. [patient.info]

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Hereditary ATTR Amyloidosis

History The subtype of transthyretin (TTR) protein mutation, its tissue distribution, and the amount of amyloid deposition largely determine the clinical manifestations of TTR-related amyloidosis (ATTR). The key characteristic of ATTR that should raise clinical suspicion for this disorder remains the reliable[…] [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Friedreich Ataxia

Rehabilitation Of Limb And Gait Ataxia In Hereditary Cerebellar Ataxias: A Pilot Open-Labeled Study ,” published in the journal Neurological Sciences. [equistasi.com]

Abstract Friedreich ataxia (FRDA) is an autosomal recessive disease with gait ataxia being the main source of morbidity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We describe two sisters with early onset gait ataxia, rapid disease progression, absent or very mild dysarthria and upper limb dysmetria, retained knee jerks in one, slight [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12

OBJECTIVE: SCA12 is a progressive autosomal-dominant disorder, caused by a CAG/CTG repeat expansion in PPP2R2B on chromosome 5q32, and characterized by tremor, gait ataxia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dysarthria, gait ataxia, bradykinesia, hyper-reflexia and dystonia were present in 80%, 80%, 60%, 50 % and 20% patients respectively. [mdsabstracts.org]

Gait ataxia developed 1–5 years later after the onset of tremor (median 2 years). [academic.oup.com]

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Autosomal Recessive Spinocerebellar Ataxia 18

Buspirone (10 mg TID) produced a mild improvement of gait ataxia. [scielo.br]

Affiliated tissues include skeletal muscle, and related phenotypes are muscle weakness and gait ataxia Disease Ontology : 12 An autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia that is [malacards.org]

The hereditary ataxias are a group of genetic disorders characterized by slowly progressive incoordination of gait and often associated with poor coordination of hands, speech [flybase.org]

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Autosomal Recessive Spinocerebellar Ataxia

The hereditary ataxias are a group of genetic disorders characterized by slowly progressive incoordination of gait and often associated with poor coordination of hands, speech [flybase.org]

Clinical manifestations include gait ataxia, pes cavus, speech impairment, lateral curvature of spine, rhythmic head tremor, kyphoscoliosis, congestive heart failure (secondary [icd9data.com]

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Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 26

gait ataxia, upper limb incoordination, and dysarthria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] this term) characterized by late-onset and slowly progressive cerebellar signs (gait ataxia) and eye movement abnormalities. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Dysarthria, gait ataxia, bradykinesia, hyper-reflexia and dystonia were present in 80%, 80%, 60%, 50 % and 20% patients respectively. [mdsabstracts.org]

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