User:Mr. Ibrahem/Ataxia

Ataxia is a neurological sign consisting of lack of coordination of muscle movement. This can result in trouble walking, trouble talking, and abnormal eye movements. Complications may include choking, pressure ulcers, or depression.

It may occur due to alcohol, brain tumors, stroke, multiple sclerosis, hypothyroidism, head injury, certain medications, and certain genetic conditions. Genetic conditions include Friedreich ataxia and Wilson disease. The underlying mechanism involves problems with the parts of the nervous system that coordinate movement. It can be divided into three types cerebellar, sensory, and vestibular.

Treatment depends on the underlying cause. There is no cure for inherited cases. Efforts to manage the condition may include walking aids and physical therapy. Ataxia affects about 26 per 100,000 children. The word is from Greek α- [a negative prefix] + -τάξις [order] = "lack of order".