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Suggest Treatment For Cerebellum Ataxia

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Posted on Tue, 27 Jan 2015
Question: I was diagnosed with cerebellum ataxia about 10 years ago and of course experience balance problems, but lose of muscle sTenghth in the legs is this a syptom? YYYY@YYYY

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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Loss of muscle strength is unrelated.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your diagnosis and current symptoms.

I agree with you that balance and inco-ordination problems can be explained on the basis of cerebellar ataxia, however, loss of muscle strength is unrelated to cerebelar ataxia.

You need to be evaluated- neurological examination, nerve conduction studies/electromyography, Blood tests such as serum CPK- to ascertain the cause of muscle weakness.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/

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Suggest Treatment For Cerebellum Ataxia

Brief Answer: Loss of muscle strength is unrelated. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your diagnosis and current symptoms. I agree with you that balance and inco-ordination problems can be explained on the basis of cerebellar ataxia, however, loss of muscle strength is unrelated to cerebelar ataxia. You need to be evaluated- neurological examination, nerve conduction studies/electromyography, Blood tests such as serum CPK- to ascertain the cause of muscle weakness. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/