Ataxia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2024年1月30日 · Ataxia usually results from damage to the part of the brain called the cerebellum or its connections. The cerebellum controls muscle coordination. Many conditions can cause ataxia, including genetic conditions, stroke, tumors, multiple sclerosis, degenerative diseases and alcohol misuse.
Ataxia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2024年1月30日 · When diagnosing ataxia, your healthcare professional looks for a treatable cause. You'll likely have physical and neurological exams. Your healthcare professional checks your vision, balance, coordination and reflexes.
Movement disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2024年5月30日 · Common types of movement disorders and their symptoms include: Ataxia. Ataxia affects the part of the brain that controls coordinated movement. Ataxia may cause clumsy movements of the arms and legs, and a loss of balance. Ataxia also can change a person's speech and cause other symptoms.
Ataxia - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic
网页2024年1月30日 · Often caused by an underlying condition, this loss of muscle control and coordination can impact movement, speech and swallowing.
Movement disorders - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic
网页2024年5月30日 · Mayo Clinic doctors trained in nervous system conditions (neurology) and other areas conduct extensive research in movement disorders. Researchers study genetics, molecular mechanisms, pathology, and diagnosis and treatment options for movement disorders.
Autoimmune cerebellar ataxia: Study finds treatment promises for …
网页2015年9月29日 · Analyses suggest factors that may predict better immunotherapy response and neurologic outcomes include a nonparaneoplastic disorder, the detection of at least one or more PMP antibodies or the detection of GAD 65 (glutamic acid decarboxylase 65-kDa isoform) antibodies.
Philip W. Tipton, M.D. - Doctors and Medical Staff - Mayo Clinic
网页His primary research interests include leveraging various technologies to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders with a particular emphasis on tremors, complex gait disorders, and deep brain stimulation.
Myasthenia gravis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2023年6月22日 · In myasthenia gravis, the immune system makes antibodies that block or destroy many of your muscles' receptor sites for a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine (as-uh-teel-KOH-leen). With fewer receptor sites available, your muscles receive fewer nerve signals. This causes weakness.
Myoclonus - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic
网页2023年1月13日 · Mayo Clinic specialists trained in brain and nervous system conditions (neurologists) and other areas conduct extensive research in movement disorders. Researchers study genetics, causes, diagnostic tests and treatments for myoclonus and other movement disorders.
Hemifacial spasm - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic
网页2023年6月28日 · Mayo Clinic doctors trained in nervous system conditions (neurologists) and other specialists study diagnosis and treatment options for hemifacial spasm and other neurological conditions. Read more about research on the neurology research website.