Spinocerebellar ataxia- autosomal recessive 4

Overview

Spinocerebellar ataxia, autosomal recessive 4: A rare neurological disorder caused by a genetic defect (chromosome 1p36, recessive) and resulting in ataxia and eye movement problems.

Symptoms

* Gait disorder * Reading difficulty * Ataxia * Dysarthria * Eye movement problems * Increased tendon reflexes * Myoclonus * Muscle twitching * High arched foot

Causes

* Ataxia * Dysarthria * Eye movement problems * Gait disorder * High arched foot * Increased tendon reflexes * Reading difficulty