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Problems that can be experienced with a diagnosis of Cerebellar Ataxia

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🙂 A diagnosis of Cerebellar Ataxia means most natural functions are damaged.

The cerebellum is a part of the brain that plays a vital role in most physical movement, including eye movements. Problems with the cerebellum can lead to co-ordination difficulties, fatigue, and other challenges.

This part of the brain helps a person drive, throw a ball, or walk across the room.

The brain is a complex organ. It has three main parts; the cerebrum, the brainstem, and the cerebellum.

The cerebrum participates in higher levels of thinking and action. It is the largest part of the brain and covers the front, top, and upper back of the organ. Four lobesTrusted Source make up the cerebrum, each performing a different job.

The frontal lobe: This sits at the front and top of the brain. It is responsible for the highest levels of human thinking and behavior, such as planning, judgment, decision making, impulse control, and attention.

The parietal lobe: This lobe lies behind the frontal lobe. This lobe takes in sensory information and helps an individual understand their position in their environment.

The temporal lobe: A lobe at the lower front of the brain. This lobe has strong links with visual memory, language, and emotion.

The occipital lobe: This is at the back of the brain. The occipital lobe processes visual input from the eyes.

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Good information and a good website so thanks for posting.

Although I’m sure I covered it on my first aid course in 1976 I think I’ve just forgotten some of it 🥸 x

Have a good day and take care my friend 👍🏻

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7151 in reply to paul456

Hi so that includes walking like your drunk but your not ?

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Stagger

Interesting read. Your description explains why my Cerebellar Ataxia diagnosis also includes having CCAS (Cerebellar Cognitive Affective Syndrome)

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