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Ataxia (Dyssynergia) Summary

Description: Impairment of the ability to perform smoothly coordinated voluntary movements. This condition may affect the limbs, trunk, eyes, pharynx, larynx, and other structures. Ataxia may result from impaired sensory or motor function. Sensory ataxia may result from posterior column injury or PERIPHERAL NERVE DISEASES. Motor ataxia may be associated with CEREBELLAR DISEASES; CEREBRAL CORTEX diseases; THALAMIC DISEASES; BASAL GANGLIA DISEASES; injury to the RED NUCLEUS; and other conditions.

Also Known As: Dyssynergia; Lack of Coordination; Ataxias; Incoordination; Ataxia, Appendicular Show All >>

Networked: 4486 relevant articles (154 outcomes, 268 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Ataxia

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Acetazolamide (Diamox) : 6 outcomes 3 studies in 49 results : FDA 13 Generic
  2. gabapentin (Neurontin) : 5 outcomes 5 studies in 35 results : FDA 37 Generic
  3. Thiamine (Aneurin) : 4 outcomes 2 studies in 44 results : FDA 6
  4. Immunoglobulins (Immunoglobulin) : 4 outcomes 1 study in 12 results : IBA
  5. Type A Botulinum Toxins (Botulinum A Toxin) : 3 outcomes 5 studies in 21 results : FDA 2
  6. Diazepam (Valium) : 3 outcomes 3 studies in 62 results : FDA 84 Generic
  7. coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) : 3 outcomes 3 studies in 28 results : IBA
  8. Vitamin E : 3 outcomes 2 studies in 39 results : FDA 13 Generic
  9. Amiodarone (Amiodarona) : 3 outcomes in 9 results : FDA 4 Generic
  10. Prednisolone (Predate) : 3 outcomes in 6 results : FDA 55 Generic
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Diseases Related to Ataxia

  1. Constipation
  2. Seizures (Seizure)
  3. Tremor (Tremors)
  4. Ataxia (Dyssynergia)
  5. Headache (Headaches)
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Key Therapies for Ataxia

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  1. Psychology Biofeedback (Biofeedback) : 13 outcomes 12 studies in 55 results
  2. Injections : 6 outcomes 2 studies in 37 results
  3. Stents : 4 outcomes 4 studies in 30 results
  4. Analgesia : 2 outcomes 1 study in 38 results
  5. Anesthesia : 2 outcomes 1 study in 23 results
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