What Does The Gluten Ataxia Mean?
Friedreich's ataxia is a rare disease passed down through families (inherited) that affects the muscles and heart.
Alternative Names
Spinocerebellar degeneration
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Friedreich's ataxia is caused by a defect in a gene called Frataxin (FXN), which is located on chromosome 9. Changes in this gene cause the body to produce too much of part of DNA called trinucleotide repeat (GAA). Normally, the body contains about 8 to 30 copies of GAA....
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Ataxia: telangiectasia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ataxia-telangiectasia is rare childhood disease that affects the brain and other parts of the body.Ataxia refers to uncoordinated movements, such as... Read more »
Friedreich's Ataxia
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Ataxia, Migraine and Headache Glossarh
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Acute cerebellar ataxia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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