International Ataxia Awareness Day
Every year on September 25th, International Ataxia Awareness Day sheds light on this rare disease.. Ataxia companies and individuals around the world are also encouraged to take action in the search for a cure on the day.
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, a refusal with fine motor tasks, and changes in speech are all typical signs. The condition is related to damage to the cerebellum. oordination is controlled by a fist-sized portion of the brain stem.
Damage to the cerebellum can be caused by several conditions:
- Stroke
- Tumor
- Cerebral Palsy
- Brain degeneration
- Multiple sclerosis
- Infections
- Vitamin deficiencies
In some instances, the cerebellum is damaged by alcohol use or certain drugs. Ataxia comes in a variety of forms. Hereditary is one of the two forms of spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA). There is no definite cause for ataxia in those people with ataxia. When a doctor is unable to determine the cause of the illness, it is called idiopathic ataxia.
150,000 people in the United States are affected by this rare disease. Ataxia affects 26 out of every 100,000 children worldwide, and there is no cure for ataxia... However, signs can be controlled. However, allergies can be controlled. Medications, physical therapy, and occupational therapy are all typical of symptoms management. Some people who lose mobility due to ataxia may need a mobility device, such as a walker or wheelchair.
Ataxia patients have a shorter life expectantly. This is particularly true for those who have ataxia as a child or young adult.. However, some people with ataxia have lived into their 60s and beyond.
#ataxiaawarenessday is a trending topic on social media
A variety of activities are planned for this day by the National Ataxia Association. Ataxia is a disorder that affects people of all ages. These include lectures and informational seminars to inform others about ataxia. People who are affected by ataxia are encouraged to share their personal experiences with others. This is also a day to start preparing for the Walk N' Roll to Cure Ataxia fundraiser, which takes place each fall...
By using #AtaxiaAwarenessDay on social media, you will do your part.
The international ataxia awareness day is the first in history to recognize the day..
In 1999, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) cosponsored the International Friedreich's Ataxia Conference. Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) and the Office of Rare Diseases and the Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) were among the conference's other participants. On September 25, 2000, the conference served as the springboard for the first International Ataxia Awareness Day.. Every year, the National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) plans and promotes the festival. The National Association of Black Engineers was established in 1957 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.,
