What is Friedreich's ataxia? Are we able to determine which group of patients it affects, in terms of numbers but also in terms of structure?
Friedreich's Ataxia is a genetically determined, neurodegenerative, progressive disease. It primarily affects the musculoskeletal system. A patient with Friedreich's ataxia develops the so-called ataxia symptom, which we can translate as motor awkwardness. As a result, the patient has difficulty walking, exercising or participating in physical education classes. These symptoms unfortunately progress. There is trembling in the upper extremities, a high amplitude of movement, making it a problem even for the patient to make himself a sandwich, prepare any food or pour water into a glass. As in most genetic diseases, we also have other systems involved and somewhat less typical symptoms with which the disease can ...
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