Hereditary paroxysmal cerebral ataxia
Overview
Acetazolamide-responsive, hereditary, paroxysmal, cerebellar ataxia (medical condition): A rare genetic disorder characterized by episodes of incoordination and unsteadiness as well as nystagmus (rapid, involuntary eye movements). Stress, exertion, alcohol and coffee may trigger the episodes which can last from hours to days. Type 2 is caused by a defect in the calcium ion gene on chromosome 19p13. Acetazolamide-responsive, hereditary, paroxysmal, cerebellar ataxia: Another name for Episodic ataxia, type 2 (or close medical condition association). Episodic ataxia, type 2: A rare genetic disorder characterized by episodes of incoordination and unsteadiness as well as nystagmus (rapid, involuntary eye movements). Stress, exertion, alcohol and coffee may trigger the episodes which can last from hours to days. Type 2 is caused by a defect in the calcium ion gene on chromosome 19p13.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Episodic ataxia, type 2 includes the 10 symptoms listed below: * Dizziness * Unsteadiness * Incoordination * Impaired balance * Slurred speech * Nystagmus * Migraine * Vertigo * Visual disturbance * Dysarthria Note that Episodic ataxia, type 2 symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Episodic ataxia, type 2 signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.
Causes
* Dizziness * Dysarthria * Impaired balance * Incoordination * Migraine * Nystagmus * Slurred speech * Unsteadiness * Vertigo * Visual disturbance
Diagnosis
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Episodic ataxia, type 2. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Episodic ataxia, type 2 has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Episodic ataxia, type 2 signs or Episodic ataxia, type 2 symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Episodic ataxia, type 2 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 Episodic ataxia, type 2 symptoms.