Spinocerebellar ataxia- autosomal recessive 1
Overview
Spinocerebellar ataxia, autosomal recessive 1: A neurological disorder characterized by progressive ataxia, tremor and muscle weakness and wasting. The rate of progression and severity is variable with some needing wheelchairs in their second decade and others still capable of some walking in their 4th decade.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Spinocerebellar ataxia, autosomal recessive 1 includes the 16 symptoms listed below: * Ataxia * Gait ataxia * Increased reflexes * Absent reflexes * Sensory loss in extremities * Eye movement abnormalities * Strabismus * Chorea * Head tremor * Postural tremor * Dysphagia * High arched foot * Scoliosis * Premature menopause in severe cases * Dysarthria * Frequent falls
Prognosis
Prognosis for Spinocerebellar ataxia, autosomal recessive 1: wheelchair dependency occurs eventually