Problem
Ataxia
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Loss of muscle control Nature:
Ataxia (from Greek α- [a negative prefix] + -τάξις [order] = "lack of order") is a neurological sign consisting of lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements that can include gait abnormality, speech changes, and abnormalities in eye movements, that indicates dysfunction of parts of the nervous system that coordinate movement, such as the cerebellum.
These nervous system dysfunctions occur in several different patterns, with different results and different possible causes. Ataxia can be limited to one side of the body, which is referred to as hemiataxia. Friedreich's ataxia has gait abnormality as the most commonly presented symptom. Dystaxia is a mild degree of ataxia.
Broader Problems:
Motor skills disorderSymptoms of sense organ diseasesSymptoms of musculoskeletal system diseases Narrower Problems:
ParaplegiaMarie's ataxiaFriedreichs ataxiaFeline panleukopeniaAtaxia-Telangiectasia Related Problems:
Muscle tensionMuscular weakness Aggravates:
Faecal incontinenceUrinary incontinence Subject(s):
Cybernetics → ControlHealth Care → Mental health
Medicine → Muscular system
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST