Ataxia
Alternate Names : Incoordination, Dyssynergia, Ataxy, Clumsiness
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
Ataxia itself may cause a person to walk awkwardly, with irregular movements. An example of ataxic movement would be someone who is clearly drunk. Common symptoms may include:
headaches
vomiting
weakness
stiff neck
confusion
seizures
But to help make a diagnosis about the actual cause, a healthcare provider may want to know many different things about a person who has coordination problems. These may include:
when the problem started
whether the problem came on quickly or slowly
whether the problem is continuous, or if episodes come and go
if any family members have coordination problems
if the person drinks alcohol, takes illegal drugs, or uses any prescription medications
if the person has been sick or had a fever lately
if the person has ever had a sexually transmitted disease
if the person has ever had a head injury
if the person has any other medical conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes
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