The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy may include:
List of 30 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy Symptoms
Note that Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.
The symptoms of OPCA differ from person to person. Most patients experience difficulty with balance and coordination of the legs and arms (ataxia) and slurred speech (dysarthria). Other symptoms may include muscle spasms or weakness and stiffness of the muscles; numbness or tingling of the hands or feet; tremor (shaking) of the hand or arm; reduction or slowness of movements; loss of thinking and/or memory skills; difficulty controlling the bladder or bowels; and feeling faint when standing up. Some patients also have fatigue and/or trouble with sleep. Generally symptoms of OPCA begin in mid-adult life and progress slowly over the course of many years. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy Information Page: NINDS)
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:
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The phrase "signs of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy signs or Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy 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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy symptoms.
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