spinocerebellar ataxia type 29
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 29 (SCA29) is a rare subtype of autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia type I (ADCA type I) characterized by very slowly progressive or non-progressive ataxia, dysarthria, oculomotor abnormalities and intellectual disability.
Also known as: SCA29, congenital nonprogressive spinocerebellar ataxia, spinocerebellar ataxia 29, congenital nonprogressive, spinocerebellar ataxia type 29, ACV, cerebellar ataxia early-onset nonprogressive, spinocerebellar ataxia 29.
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Symptoms associated with spinocerebellar ataxia type 29
The following symptoms have been associated with spinocerebellar ataxia type 29 in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Action tremor
A tremor present when the limbs are active, either when outstretched in a certain position or throughout a vol...
Bilateral facial palsy
Two-sided or bilateral weakness of the muscles of facial expression and eye closure....
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Focal impaired awareness seizure
Focal impaired awareness seizure (or focal seizure with impaired or lost awareness) is a type of focal-onset s...
Head tremor
An unintentional, oscillating to-and-fro muscle movement affecting head movement....
Intention tremor
A type of kinetic tremor that occurs during target directed movement is called intention tremor. That is, an o...
Lower limb muscle weakness
Weakness of the muscles of the legs....
Poor appetite
A reduced desire to eat....
Postural tremor
A type of tremors that is triggered by holding a limb in a fixed position....
Proximal muscle weakness
A lack of strength of the proximal muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Tremor
An unintentional, oscillating to-and-fro muscle movement about a joint axis....
Tests used to investigate spinocerebellar ataxia type 29
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating spinocerebellar ataxia type 29. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is spinocerebellar ataxia type 29?
spinocerebellar ataxia type 29 is a health condition described in medical literature. Spinocerebellar ataxia type 29 (SCA29) is a rare subtype of autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia type I (ADCA type I) characterized by very slowly progressive or non-progressive ataxia, dysarthria, oculomotor abnormalities and intellectual disability.
What are the symptoms of spinocerebellar ataxia type 29?
spinocerebellar ataxia type 29 is associated with 12 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Action tremor, Bilateral facial palsy, Dysphagia, Focal impaired awareness seizure, Head tremor, Intention tremor. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is spinocerebellar ataxia type 29 diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with spinocerebellar ataxia type 29 include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have spinocerebellar ataxia type 29, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.