Friedreich's ataxia is a neurological disorder caused by degeneration of cells in the cerebellum. The disease is genetically transmitted when both parents have an anomaly. The disease usually begins in childhood, sometimes in adulthood.
Symptoms of Friedreich's ataxia have problems with balance, movement coordination, reflexes and speech disorders. Everyday actions such as movement or speech spend a lot of energy, the person often feels very tired.
There, in the individual, scoliosis (curvature of the spine) and cardiomyopathy (heart failure).
The evolution of Friedreich's ataxia is progressive.
There is no cure. The treatments consist relieve symptoms, prevent complications including heart order and improve the quality of life of the patient.
16 avril 2010
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