What is International Ataxia Awareness Day?
International Ataxia Awareness Day, which takes place every year on September 25th, sheds light on this rare disease. The day also inspires Ataxia companies and individuals around the world to take action in the search for a cure.
Ataxia is defined as the loss of complete control of bodily movements. Ataxia is a degenerative disease of the nervous system in the medical world. Poor coordination, a tendency to stumble, difficulty with fine motor tasks, and changes in speech are all typical signs. The condition is caused by damage to the cerebellum. The cerebellum, a fist-sized portion of the brain stem, controls muscle coordination.
The cerebellum is affected by a variety of conditions:
- Stroke
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