CEREBELLAR ATAXIA PPT

Cerebellar ataxia: Definition,causes, symptoms, examination, investigations, prevention, treatment

1. CEREBELLAR ATAXIA -Sandra Susan Sajan

2. CEREBELLAR ATAXIA CEREBELLAR ATAXIA Cerebellar-pertaining to the cerebellum Lesion-disease or injury Ataxia-lack of muscle coordination(Unsteady gait) Cerebellar Ataxia-Sudden , uncoordinated movement due to lesion in the cerebellum Ataxic gait-unsteady walking pattern

3. * CAUSES OF CEREBELLAR ATAXIA : Genetic-inherited Congenital-present at birth Viruses: like chickenpox, Epstein-Barr virus etc. Bacterial infection : Lyme disease Brain tumors Head trauma Stroke Multiple sclerosis Exposure to toxic chemicals such as mercury or lead Bleeding in the cerebellum Pharmacologic-due to drugs or alcohol

4. * SYMPTOMS : Unsteady gait or movements Dysarthria-difficulty in pronouncing words(slurred & inappropriate phrasing) Headache and dizziness Nausea and vomiting Nystagmus-uncoordinated eye movements Dysdiadochokinesia-inability to perform rapid alternate movements Intentional tremor Difficulty in swallowing

5. * EXAMINATION: By physical examination and neurological assessments. Other tests like: test for hearing , memory , balance, vision , concentration , reflexes , coordination. Finger-finger test Postural test Test for gaze evoked nystagmus

6. * INVESTIGATIONS : EMG Records(evaluates the electrical activity in your muscles) Lumbar Puncture Complete Blood Count(CBC) CT or MRI-Scan

7. * PREVENTION It’s difficult to prevent the condition but you can reduce your children’s risk of getting it. Make sure they get vaccinated against the viruses that can lead to it like chickenpox.

8. * TREATMENT Ataxia is generally not curable but we can just ease the symptoms to make the patient’s life better. Adaptation(lifestyle) -Walking cane , Wheelchair , Special diet Physical Therapy -To strengthen the muscle to improve the movement , tremor

9. Speech Therapy -To correct the difficulties while speaking Psychology -The patient often suffers from depression , sleep problems , so he needs the help of a Psychologist. Stem Cell Surgery Treat the cause: -In case of infections : Antibiotics -In case of Stroke : Aspirin

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