Symptoms of Friedreich's ataxia
Symptoms of Friedreich's ataxia
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources
for Friedreich's ataxia includes the 16
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Medical Books Online about Friedreich's ataxia
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Excerpts of published medical book chapters related to Friedreich's ataxia
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Medical Books Excerpts
- ATAXIA
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- Ataxia
- "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
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- Ataxia
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Ataxia
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Ataxia
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Ataxia
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Ataxia
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Ataxia
- "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
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- Ataxia
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Ataxia
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Ataxia
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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- Ataxia
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Ataxia
- "The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult" (2008)
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Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
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Article Excerpts About 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)
Friedreich's ataxia as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions
When considering symptoms of Friedreich's ataxia, it is also important to consider Friedreich's ataxia as a possible cause of other medical conditions.
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This signs and symptoms information 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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