My grandmother is helpless as a child these days, and it is possible she would stay like that until the end. She had a stroke 2 months ago, but she recovered to almost one hundred percent of her previous state. Yet, some problems started several days ago. She lost the control of her extremities, especially her hands. Her doctor mentioned ataxia on the phone, but she needs to be examined more. What is this ataxia?
Ataxia is a condition best described as dysfunction of the body, including arms, legs, even torso. Things that can cause this illness vary from stroke and multiple sclerosis to alcoholism, metabolic disorder and deficiency of B12 vitamin. All these causes demand different approach in treating them. I am positive that your grandmother will overcome this situation, since she already did the same with one before.