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- Treatment of Ataxia
- Homeopathic Treatment of Ataxia
- Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Ataxia
- Psychotherapy Treatment of Ataxia
- Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Ataxia
- Surgical Treatment of Ataxia
- Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Ataxia
- Other Treatment of Ataxia
- What is Ataxia
- Symptoms of Ataxia
- Causes of Ataxia
- Risk factors of Ataxia
- Complications of Ataxia
- Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Ataxia
- Precautions & Prevention of Ataxia
Treatment of Ataxia
Homeopathic Treatment of Ataxia
- Homeopathic treatment of ataxia strengthens the nervous system and muscle coordination. It also reduces the psychological symptoms like stress, depression, anxiety and irritability which come along with the disease. Some of the homeopathic remedies for ataxia are:
- Nux vomica
- Belladonna
- Phosphorus
- Nitric acid
- Argentum niritcum
Psychotherapy Treatment of Ataxia
Patients with ataxia commonly become frustrated and depressed. This usually results from having to cope with some symptoms which affect physical mobility and coordination. Psychotherapy will help you learn new ways to react to situations and challenge your preconceptions. It helps you how to recognize unhealthy behaviors and change them.
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Ataxia
Allopathic treatment of ataxia improves the muscle coordination. Some of the drugs used are Clonazepam, Amantadine, Gabapentin and Buspirone. Some patients with ataxia telangiectasia are prescribed gamma-globulin injections to boost their immune systems. There are also drugs for muscle spasms and uncontrollable eye movements.
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Ataxia
- Eat more copper-rich foods
- Eat gluten free diet
What is Ataxia
Ataxia is a lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movements, such as walking or picking up objects. It is a brain disease of the cerebellum. There are different types of ataxias including Friedreich’s ataxia and spinocerebellar ataxia type 6. A less common type is ataxia telangiectasia
Symptoms of Ataxia
- Poor coordination
- Facial expressions become less apparent
- Unsteady walk and a tendency to stumble
- Difficulty in eating, writing or buttoning a shirt
- Change in speech
- Hearing problems
- Limited range of eye movements
- Difficulty swallowing
- Problems with balance
Causes of Ataxia
- Head trauma
- Stroke
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- Toxic reaction
- Paraneoplastic syndromes
- Chicken pox
- Cerebral palsy
Diagnosis of Ataxia
Diagnosis of Ataxia includes the physical exam and a neurological exam. The following are some diagnostic tests which may be conducted.
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- CT scan of the brain
- MRI of the brain
- Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
- Genetic testing
Precautions & Prevention of Ataxia
- Prevent from having a stroke and brain hemorrhaging by controlling your blood pressure
- Eat more copper-rich foods
- Limit exposure to mercury, solvents, gasoline, glue and other poisons
