Bøger af Johnny Lopez

Ataxia is a term used to refer to a group of neurological diseases that are characterized by a lack of voluntary muscle coordination, movements, balance and speech. It indicates damage to one or more parts of the neurological system that controls movement, such as the cerebellum part of the brain. There are three major types of ataxia, namely, cerebellar, sensory, and vestibular ataxia. The most common symptoms of this disease are speech changes, difficulty in walking, lack of coordination in eye movements, tremors, heart problems, and problems while eating and swallowing. Ataxia may be caused due to focal lesions, exogenous substances, radiation poisoning or hypothyroidism. Pharmacological treatments along with physical therapy and occupational therapy can help reduce the disability caused due to this disease. A patient's functionality and progress can be evaluated using certain assessment tools such as imaging tests, blood tests, lumbar puncture and genetic testing. This book outlines the symptoms, causes and management of ataxia in detail. The topics included herein are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. The extensive content of this book will provide the readers with a thorough understanding of the topic.

Ataxia is a neurological disorder that is usually caused by damage and the eventual dysfunction of those parts of the nervous system, which are responsible for coordinating movements. Cerebellar ataxia is a type of ataxia that affects brain's cerebellum part. The most evident symptoms of ataxia include neurological dysfunction patterns such as gait abnormality, speech changes, deterioration of fine motor skills, and abnormalities in eye movements. Some other symptoms of ataxia are difficulty in swallowing leading to choking or coughing, tremors, shaking, or trembling in parts of the body, nystagmus, problems in maintaining balance, walking difficulties, and vision and hearing problems. Although there is no cure for ataxia, certain treatments can help relieve symptoms and ensure an improved quality of life for the patients. A patient's functionality and progress can be evaluated using certain diagnostic tools including imaging tests, blood tests, lumbar puncture and genetic testing. This book strives to provide a fair idea about the diagnosis and treatment of ataxia. It is meant for students looking for an elaborate reference text on this disease. This book will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.