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Incoordination - Ataxia

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Ataxia itself may cause a person to walk awkwardly, with irregular movements. An example of ataxic movement would be someone who is clearly drunk. Common symptoms may include:

headaches

vomiting

weakness

stiff neck

confusion

seizures

But to help make a diagnosis about the actual cause, a healthcare provider may want to know many different things about a person who has coordination problems. These may include:

when the problem started

whether the problem came on quickly or slowly

whether the problem is continuous, or if episodes come and go

if any family members have coordination problems

if the person drinks alcohol, takes illegal drugs, or uses any prescription medications

if the person has been sick or had a fever lately

if the person has ever had a sexually transmitted disease

if the person has ever had a head injury

if the person has any other medical conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes

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