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Learn About Spinocerebellar Ataxia

View Main Condition: Movement Disorders

What is the definition of Spinocerebellar Ataxia?
Spinocerebellar ataxia is a genetic disorder that has many different types. Ataxia is a term that refers to difficulties with movement, balance, coordination, and speech. Spinocerebellar ataxia can appear at any age and is a progressive disorder.
What are the symptoms of Spinocerebellar Ataxia?
Symptoms of spinocerebellar ataxia depend on the type. Symptoms of spinocerebellar ataxia may appear suddenly or develop over time. Common symptoms of spinocerebellar ataxia include weakness, loss of sensation, and difficulty with eye movements. Additional symptoms of spinocerebellar ataxia may include back-and-forth eye movements, clumsiness, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, loss of fine motor skills, muscle tremors, decreased coordination, difficulty walking, wide-set gait, impaired balance, frequent falls, and heart problems.
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What are the current treatments for Spinocerebellar Ataxia?
There is currently no cure for spinocerebellar ataxia. Treatment for spinocerebellar ataxia depends on the type. Treatment for spinocerebellar ataxia is focused on managing the symptoms and improving mobility. Treatments for symptoms of spinocerebellar ataxia may include medications; physical therapy; occupational therapy; speech therapy; and assistive mobility devices, such as modified eating utensils, communication aids, canes, hiking sticks, walker, wheelchair, or motorized scooter.
Who are the top Spinocerebellar Ataxia Local Doctors?
Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology

State University Of Iowa

200 Hawkins Dr, 
Iowa City, IA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Katherine Mathews is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Dystrophinopathy, and Friedreich Ataxia. Dr. Mathews is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

The Regents Of The University Of California

150 Medical Plz, 
Los Angeles, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Susan Perlman is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Perlman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Friedreich Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

55 Fruit St, 
Boston, MA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Jeremy Schmahmann is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Schmahmann is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schmahmann is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Spinocerebellar Ataxia Clinical Trials?
Measurement of Frataxin mRNA in NHP and Human Biofluids in Patients With Friedreich's Ataxia

Summary: The purpose of this research study is to determine a way to measure frataxin messenger RNA (mRNA) in fluids such as blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from patients with Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA). The gene mutation in FRDA leads to low levels of the mRNA and then low levels of the protein frataxin that leads to the disease. Treatments being developed for FRDA have the ability increase these leve...

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Characteristics And Clinical Course Of Disease In Participants With Cardiomyopathy Associated With Friedreich Ataxia (CLARITY-FA)

Summary: Characteristics and clinical course of disease In participants with cardiomyopathy associated with Friedreich Ataxia (CLARITY-FA)