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Ataxia often occurs when parts of the nervous system that control movement are damaged. People with ataxia experience a failure of muscle control in their arms and legs, resulting in a lack of balance and coordination or a disturbance of gait. While the term ataxia is primarily used to describe this set of symptoms, it is sometimes also used to refer to a family of disorders. It is not, however, a specific diagnosis.
Most disorders that result in ataxia cause cells in the part of the brain called the cerebellum to degenerate, or atrophy. Sometimes the spine is also affected. The phrases cerebellar degeneration and spinocerebellar degeneration are used to describe changes that have taken place in a person's nervous system; neither term constitutes a specific diagnosis. Cerebellar and spinocerebellar degeneration have many different causes. The age of onset of the resulting ataxia varies depending on the underlying cause of the degeneration.
Many ataxias are hereditary and are classified by chromosomal location and pattern of inheritance: autosomal dominant, in which the affected person inherits a normal gene from one parent and a faulty gene from the other parent; and autosomal recessive, in which both parents pass on a copy of the faulty gene. Among the more common inherited ataxias are Friedreich's ataxia and Machado-Joseph disease. Sporadic ataxias can also occur in families with no prior history.
Ataxia can also be acquired. Conditions that can cause acquired ataxia include stroke, multiple sclerosis, tumors, alcoholism, peripheral neuropathy, metabolic disorders, and vitamin deficiencies.
Our treatment:
Our sublingual NeuroPeptide for ATAXIA has shown great response in regards to the treatment of this disease and we are very encouraged by the feedback from patients having been treated to date. Please click here to see actual patient testimonials.
What is the prognosis?
There is no current cure for ATAXIA. The disorder is slowly progressive however, we have found that with our Peptide treatment for ATAXIA we are getting very promising responses and reversal of symptoms are prevalent in many cases. Our treatment is the only known treatment to document recovery of function in the body.
What research is being done?
We are constantly reviewing and updating our data on this disease and also looking into stem cell treatments in an attempt to find a path leading to a possible cure for ATAXIA. The Esperanza Research Foundation is funding this pioneering research in conjunction with Esperanza Peptide Ltd. and The International Centre Of Excellence Ltd.
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