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Yes, there can be a connection between ataxia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), as both conditions affect the nervous system. Ataxia, characterized by lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements, can sometimes occur in ALS patients due to the degeneration of motor neurons that control muscle function. Additionally, some forms of ataxia may share genetic or pathophysiological links with ALS, leading to overlapping symptoms in certain cases. However, they are distinct conditions with different underlying mechanisms.
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Is there any connection between Spina Bifida and Lou Gherigs?
No, there is no connnection between Spina Bifida and Lou Gherig's disease, aka Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Spina Bifida is a birth defect and ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, but is not present at birth.
What is the difference between ataxia and being drunk?
Ataxia is a neurological symptom/sign of not being able to coordinate movement. There are many things that can cause someone to have ataxia. "Being drunk" is the reason behind someone exhibiting a bunch of signs/symptoms. Being drunk is a cause of ataxia, although usually, there's other signs and symptoms too.
Differenence between optic ataxia and apraxia?
ataxia - aabnormality in performing smooth and coordinated move apraxia - inability to form the apropriate (voluntary) move optic ataxia - person is unable to gaze and search smoothly oculomotor apraxia - person is unable to control eye movements
Is restless leg syndrome connected to ataxia?
It is one of the symptoms of Spinocerebellar Ataxia.
How many people have spinocerebellar ataxia?
well in general, there are 150,000 in the US that have ataxia. for more information please visit www.ataxia.org graduate student Ataxia project
What is the difference between gc hss and gc als?
What is the difference beween ALS and HSS IN GAS CHROMOTRAGHPY. When to used either of the apparatus
Did Jamie Vaughn suffers from a lack of muscle coordination that is known as ataxia?
The answer is ataxia. Hope this helps.
What actors and actresses appeared in Ataxia - 1991?
The cast of Ataxia - 1991 includes: Blai Llopis
What is German word als mean?
als = as als = than als = by the time als = when
How is ataxia-telangiectasia diagnosed?
Diagnosis relies on recognizing the hallmarks of A-T: progressive ataxia and telangiectasia. However, this may be difficult as ataxia symptoms do appear prior to telangiectasia symptoms by several years
Is ataxia a transferable disease?
no
What is ataxia?
Ataxia means to be out of balance. You can see this in someone who has too much alcohol to drink. They stumble and can fall down.
