How Do You Treat Friedreichs Ataxia?
Friedreich’s ataxia is a genetic disorder that attacks nerve cells. It is an inherited disorder that can affect the heart, some bones and the pancreas that produce insulin. There is no cure for Friedreich’s ataxia, but there are ways to treat the symptoms. This article tells how to get tested and treated for Friedreich’s ataxia.Friedreich’s ataxia is a degenerative disease. The symptoms can start as early as 18 months of age or as late as 30 years old. Symptoms progress in such a way that it may be 15 to 20 years after the symptoms start that the patient will be confined to a wheelchair and ending up fully incapacitated. Most people die from Friedreich’s ataxia early in adulthood because of the heart problems they develop. Set up an appointment with a doctor if you think you many have Friedreich’s ataxia. The symptoms that are associated with this disorder falls into 4 different categories; neuromuscular, neurological, bones and cardiac. Neuromuscular symptoms include clumsiness, diffi
