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Friedreich's ataxia ( FRDA or FA) is an autosomal-recessive genetic disease that causes difficulty walking, a loss of coordination in the arms and legs, and impaired speech that worsens over time. Symptoms generally start between 5 and 20 years of age.
May 20, 2022 · Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) is a rare inherited condition that damages your nervous system, which causes muscle weakness, balance issues and sensory deficits that worsen over time. Symptoms most often begin in childhood but can also begin in adulthood.
Mar 6, 2024 · Friedreich ataxia (FA) is a rare, inherited disorder that causes progressive damage to the nervous system. This can cause movement and sensory symptoms and trouble with walking and gait. In FA, nerve fibers in the spinal cord and peripheral nerves break down, becoming thinner.
Friedreich's ataxia is a rare, inherited, degenerative disease that damages the spinal cord, peripheral nerves and the cerebellum. It causes movement problems and loss of sensation due to nerve injury.
Oct 24, 2023 · Friedreich’s ataxia (FRDA) is a genetic, progressive, neurodegenerative movement disorder, with a typical age of onset between 10 and 15 years. Initial symptoms may include unsteady posture, frequent falling, fatigue and progressive difficulty walking due to impaired ability to coordinate voluntary movements (ataxia).
Jan 18, 2024 · Friedreich’s ataxia is a rare genetic disease that causes difficulty walking, a loss of sensation in the arms and legs, and impaired speech. It’s also known as spinocerebellar degeneration ...
Jun 12, 2024 · Friedreich's ataxia (FA) is a common form of inherited ataxia. In most cases, symptoms appear before the age of 25. Signs and symptoms of FA include a variety of neurological problems, cardiomyopathy, diabetes and scoliosis.
Friedreich ataxia is a genetic condition that affects the nervous system and causes movement problems. People with this condition develop impaired muscle coordination (ataxia) that worsens over time.
Friedreich's ataxia (FA) is a rare, progressive neurogenetic condition found in approximately 1 in 50,000 people worldwide. Symptoms of Friedreich's ataxia can vary from person to person, but commonly include: Poor balance; Unsteadiness while walking, especially in dark conditions.
Mar 9, 2023 · Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) is a rare condition. It causes damage to your nervous system that gets worse over time. As a result, you may have abnormal movements, trouble walking or speaking,...
