42. Ataxia

Question 1

What is ataxia

Answer 1

• degenerative disease of the nervous system
• damages the cerebellum
• Genetic predisposition or trauma to the spinal cord or other nerves

Question 2

s/s ataxia

Answer 2

• mimics being drunk (slurred speech, stumbling, falling, incoordination, wide-based gait, difficult with writing and eating, slow eye movements)