10 Causes Of Shaky Hands
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #5: Hereditary Ataxia
Ataxia is defined as a neurological sign where there is lack of voluntary muscle coordination that can lead to gait abnormality, issues with eye movements, poor coordination, hearing problems, tremors, and speech changes. It can be limited to one side of the body, known as hemiataxia.
Some of the disorders that can cause hereditary ataxia are episodic ataxia, spinocerebellar ataxia, Friedreich’s ataxia, Niemann Pick disease, and ataxia telangiectasia. The diagnosis of ataxia is often challenging and involves many tests. Although not always curable, the symptoms of ataxia can usually be alleviated.
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