Total 4 clinical symptoms reported for Spinocerebellar ataxia type 5
Cerebellar atrophy |
Cerebellar atrophy is defined as a cerebellum with initially normal structures, in a posterior fossa with normal size, which displays enlarged fissures (interfolial spaces) in comparison to the foliae secondary to loss of tissue. Cerebellar atrophy implies irreversible loss of tissue and result from an ongoing progressive disease until a final stage is reached or a single injury, e.g. an intoxication or infectious event.
Synonyms:Atrophic cerebellum; Degeneration of cerebellum |
Very frequent |
Gait disturbance |
The term gait disturbance can refer to any disruption of the ability to walk. In general, this can refer to neurological diseases but also fractures or other sources of pain that is triggered upon walking. However, in the current context gait disturbance refers to difficulty walking on the basis of a neurological or muscular disease.
Synonyms:Abnormal gait; Abnormal walk; Gait abnormalities; Gait difficulties; Gait disturbances; Impaired gait |
Very frequent |
Incoordination |
Synonyms:Difficulties in coordination; Incoordination; Incoordination of limb movements; Limb incoordination |
Very frequent |
Slurred speech |
Abnormal coordination of muscles involved in speech.
Synonyms:Slurred speech |
Very frequent |