Signs of Friedreich's ataxia
Symptoms of Friedreich's ataxia
The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources
for Friedreich's ataxia may include:
List of 16
Friedreich's ataxia Symptoms
Note that Friedreich's ataxia symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient,
but the phrase Friedreich's ataxia signs may often refer to those signs
that are only noticable by a doctor.
Signs or Symptoms of Friedreich's ataxia:
Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology (Excerpt)
Characterized by the progressive loss of voluntary muscular coordination (ataxia) and heart enlargement.
(Source: Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology)
NINDS Friedreich's Ataxia Information Page: NINDS (Excerpt)
Symptoms usually begin
between the ages of 5 and 15 but can appear as early as 18 months or as
late as 30 years of age. The first symptom is usually difficulty in
walking. The ataxia gradually worsens and slowly spreads to the arms and
then the trunk. Foot deformities such as clubfoot, flexion (involuntary
bending) of the toes, hammer toes, or foot inversion (turning in) may be
early signs. Rapid, rhythmic, involuntary movements of the eyeball are
common. Most people with Friedreich's ataxia develop scoliosis (a curving
of the spine to one side), which, if severe, may impair breathing. Other
symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and heart palpitations.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Friedreich's Ataxia Information Page: NINDS)
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What are the signs of Friedreich's ataxia?
The phrase "signs of Friedreich's ataxia" should, strictly speaking,
refer only to those signs and symptoms of Friedreich's ataxia that are not readily apparent to the patient.
The word "symptoms of Friedreich's ataxia" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Friedreich's ataxia.
The signs and symptom information on this page
attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Friedreich's ataxia.
This medical information about signs and symptoms for Friedreich's ataxia has been gathered
from various sources,
may not be fully accurate,
and may not be the full list of Friedreich's ataxia signs or Friedreich's ataxia symptoms.
Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Friedreich's ataxia may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Friedreich's ataxia symptoms.
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