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1. How is SCA diagnosed?

Ans: SCA is diagnosed based on the results of the SCA test or SCA panel. Test results show whether mutations specific to SCA subtypes are detected or not detected.

2. What is medical SCA?

Ans: Spinocerebellar ataxia refers to a group of rare genetic disorders characterized by slowly progressive impairment of body movements and loss of coordination. It frequently occurs due to degenerative changes or atrophy of a part of the brain called the cerebellum. It causes loss of fine coordination of muscle movements leading to jerky, unsteady and clumsy motion.

3. How rare is SCA?

Ans: SCA is relatively rare with an estimated global prevalence of 3 in 100000 with regional variations.

1. What tests are done to diagnose ataxia?

Ans: SCA is diagnosed based on the results of SCA test or SCA panel. Test results show whether mutations specific to SCA subtypes are detected or not detected.

2. What is SCA ataxia?

Ans: Spinocerebellar ataxia refers to a group of rare genetic disorders characterized by slowly progressive impairment of body movements and loss of coordination. It causes loss of fine coordination of muscle movements leading to jerky, unsteady and clumsy motion.

3. How do you test for spinocerebellar ataxia?

Ans: SCA panel test is done to detect Spinocerebellar ataxia and its various subtypes. In this panel, various commonly occurring gene mutations are detected which are known to cause various types of SCA

1. How do you diagnose SCA?

Ans: SCA is diagnosed based on the results of the SCA test or SCA panel. Test results show whether mutations specific to SCA subtypes are detected or not detected.

2. What are the 3 types of ataxia?

Ans: Ataxias are broadly categorized into Hereditary Ataxias, Acquired Ataxias, and Idiopathic late-onset Cerebellar Ataxias.

3. How rare is SCA?

Ans: SCA is relatively rare with an estimated global prevalence of 3 in 100000 with regional variations.

1. Is spinocerebellar ataxia a rare disease?

Ans: Yes, spinocerebellar ataxia is a rare type of neurodegenerative disease.

2. How long can you live with ataxia?

Ans: Different types of ataxias have a different courses but they are often, progressive and fatal.

3. Is there a cure for spinocerebellar ataxia?

Ans: No specific cure is available.

4. Does ataxia affect bowel movements?

Ans: Some ataxias may lead to disturbance of bladder and bowel movements

1. What is the life expectancy of someone with spinocerebellar ataxia?

Ans: Life expectancy varies depending on a multitude of factors including the type of condition, age of onset, severity, and many other factors.

2. How quickly does ataxia progress?

Ans: Ataxia is a slowly progressive degenerative disease progressed over years.

3. What triggers ataxia?

Ans: Ataxia can get triggered by many different factors like stress, certain chemicals, some medications, emotional physical factors, illnesses, etc.

4. Does ataxia worsen with age?

Ans: Yes, Ataxia is a progressive degenerative disease worsening with age

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