Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I can't sleep, which greatly affects my work efficiency. My friend recommended that I see a neurologist. Is ataxia hereditary?Doctor's answer:
Hello. Ataxia is not a hereditary disease and will never occur in generational inheritance. Ataxia refers to dysfunction of the cerebellum, proprioception, and vestibular system, leading to clumsy and uncoordinated movements. The trunk, limbs, and throat muscles can all be affected, and balance, posture, gait, and language may be impaired. Generally, these functional impairments are caused by organic diseases, such as central nervous system inflammation or vestibular dysfunction. These organic conditions are caused by various postnatal factors and thus do not occur in generational inheritance.