Ataxia
Damage to the part of the brain (cerebellum) that controls balance and co-ordination
Ataxia is a term for a group of disorders that affect co-ordination, balance and speech, where any part of the body can be affected.
What is Ataxia?
- balance when walking or sitting
- limb co-ordination
- eye movement
- speech
Need to know
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What are the symptoms of Ataxia? icon plus
There are different types of ataxia, but each one causes problems with balance, co-ordination and speech.
Common types of ataxia include:
- Friedreich's - the most common form, and caused by an inherited gene mutation
- Spinocerebellar - caused by mutations in different genes
- Episodic - rare displays of the symptoms
- Gluten - sensitivity to the protein gluten found in wheat products
- Idiopathic - no known cause
- Acquired - caused by something other than gene mutation, such as strokes, gluten intolerance, alcohol, vitamin-E deficiency, or head trauma
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How is Ataxia diagnosed? icon plus
Your consultant will discuss your symptoms with you and help to make a diagnosis. -
Potential treatment options icon plus
Your consultant will discuss your treatment options and help determine the best treatment to relieve your symptoms, or prevent them from getting worse. HCA UK offers comprehensive multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation programmes to adult patients with acquired brain injury, neurological conditions and complex medical disability.
Our neurology consultants
Our consultants specialise in complex neurology conditions, working closely with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy teams to support each individual affected with Ataxia.




Our locations
From complex neurosurgery to diagnostic tests and rehabiliation therapy sessions, we provide exceptional neurological care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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