Ataxia Vestibular

Vestibular ataxia is a violation of coordination of movements and balance caused by damage to the vestibular apparatus.

The vestibular apparatus is located in the inner ear and is responsible for maintaining balance and orientation of the body in space. When this apparatus is damaged, the transmission of impulses to the brain about the position of the head and body is disrupted. The result is dizziness, unsteadiness when walking, and unsteady posture.

The main causes of vestibular ataxia are: inner ear infections, head injuries, tumors of the cerebellum or brain stem, impaired blood supply to the vestibular nuclei, intoxication, Meniere's disease.

Vestibular ataxia is characterized by symptoms such as dizziness, a feeling of “floating” of surrounding objects, and impaired balance and gait. The patient staggers when walking and sways to the sides. Nystagmus is also noted when looking to the sides.

Diagnosis is based on the study of vestibular reflexes and functions. Treatment depends on the cause and includes drug therapy, physiotherapy, massage, exercise therapy, and, if necessary, surgery. The prognosis depends on the etiology and severity of the vestibular apparatus lesion. With timely treatment, it is possible to restore functions and reduce the manifestations of ataxia.

Vestibular ataxia is a disease that is characterized by deviations in balance and loss of coordination of movements. This disease begins to progress when the internal organs of hearing and balance are disrupted. This disorder can affect both adults and children, and is primarily diagnosed in people with labyrinthectomy. Such a complex disease is classified as cerebellar.

Due to poor coordination of movements, patients often fall when moving, they are plagued by dizziness, unexpected stops, and other deviations in coordination. If this disease is present, the patient experiences a number of difficulties in self-care, for example, he will not be able to place a glass straight or maintain balance while standing on one leg. From the outside it will seem that the person cannot control his movements. In addition, the following manifestations are possible: nausea or vomiting, discomfort in the head, tension in the muscles of the back and legs, paralysis of parts of the body. During dizziness, the patient may trip, fall from the landing and break his face. This results in serious wounds and head injuries.

It is worth noting that this disease affects adults and children of all age groups, while men suffer from the disease less often than women. At the same time, all people have a risk of developing the disease. It is worth distinguishing this deviation from other attention disorders or deviations in motor coordination, for example, due to excessive muscle strain