Friedreich's ataxia history and symptoms
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[2]
Overview
Overview
The hallmark of Friedreich’s Ataxia is progressive ataxia. The most common symptoms of Friedreich’s Ataxia include: Balance problems and coordination problems. Common symptoms of Friedreich’s Ataxia include: Balance problems, coordination problems (leading to difficulties in writing, as well as in many other daily activities), Slurred speech, hearing problems, vision problems and wallowing problems.
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
Common Symptoms
The hallmark of Friedreich’s Ataxia is progressive ataxia. The most common symptoms of Friedreich’s Ataxia include: Balance problems and coordination problems.
Common symptoms of Friedreich’s Ataxia include:[1]
- Balance problems
- Coordination problems (leading to difficulties in writing, as well as in many other daily activities)
- Slurred speech
- Hearing problems
- Vision problems
- Swallowing problems
References
References
- ↑ Koeppen AH (April 2011). “Friedreich’s ataxia: pathology, pathogenesis, and molecular genetics”. J. Neurol. Sci. 303 (1–2): 1–12. doi:10.1016/j.jns.2011.01.010. PMC 3062632. PMID 21315377.
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