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Diagnosed With Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Neurodegenerative Disease, Shrinking Of Cerebellum. Done MRI. Go For Sugar Free Diet?
i have just been diagnosed with spinocerebellurar ataxia, a neurodegenerative disease. my mri showed shrinkage of the cerrebellum. next week getting more tests. can you tell me if i will need a spinal tap? is there anything i can do to stop or slow progression? does it help to have a gluten or sugar free diet? is this always hereditary? i'm worried my 2 children might have this. thanks!
Fri, 5 Jul 2013
Hi, Thanks for using HCM.
Spinocerebellar ataxia is a hereditary condition, depending on type of disease we can say the probability of occurrence in next generation.
It is a progressive and irreversible disease, although not all types cause equally severe disability.
Physical therapy generally emphasizes postural balance and gait training for ataxia problems.
Medications are available to reduce symptoms.
Consult your doctor for examination and management.
Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health. Take care.
Regards
Dr. Vidya
Spinocerebellar ataxia is a hereditary condition, depending on type of disease we can say the probability of occurrence in next generation.
It is a progressive and irreversible disease, although not all types cause equally severe disability.
Physical therapy generally emphasizes postural balance and gait training for ataxia problems.
Medications are available to reduce symptoms.
Consult your doctor for examination and management.
Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health. Take care.
Regards
Dr. Vidya
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