The following features are indicative of lack of coordination:
poor coordination
unsteady walk
tendency to stumble
difficulty in eating
difficulty in writing
difficulty in buttoning shirt
change in speech
nystagmus
difficulty in swallowing
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Common Causes of lack of coordination
The following are the most common causes of lack of coordination:
damage to brain or spinal cord
cerebral palsy
multiple sclerosis
sarcoidosis
celiac disease
stroke
Other Causes of lack of coordination
The following are the less common causes of lack of coordination:
toxic reaction due to barbiturates intake
chickenpox
viral infections
Risk Factors for lack of coordination
The following factors may increase the likelihood of lack of coordination:
thiamine deficiency
vitamin E deficiency
Prevention of lack of coordination
Yes, it may be possible to prevent lack of coordination. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
get rid of clutter
leave wide walkways
remove objects that might cause slipping or falling
Occurrence of lack of coordination
Common Age Group
lack of coordination can occur at any age.
Common Gender
lack of coordination can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of lack of coordination
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect lack of coordination:
Physical examination: By checking memory, concentration, vision and hearing
CT scan (Computed tomography): To produce cross-sectional images of specific areas
Brain MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging): It show shrinkage of cerebellum and other brain structures
Lumbar puncture (spinal tap): Helps to detect brain abnormalities by taking sample from cerebrospinal fluid
Genetic testing: To identify genetic differences or susceptibility
Complications of lack of coordination if untreated
It is not know if lack of coordination causes complications if left untreated.
Self-care for lack of coordination
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of lack of coordination:
Avoid objects which leads to slipping or falling: Prevents the uncoordinated movements
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of lack of coordination
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of lack of coordination:
Physical therapy: Helps to bring out proper coordination and enhance mobility
Occupational therapy: To help you with daily living tasks, such as feeding yourself
Speech therapy: To improve speech and aid in swallowing
Patient Support for Treatment of lack of coordination
The following actions may help lack of coordination patients:
Join support groups: Provide valuable services to affected patients and their families
Time for Treatment of lack of coordination
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for lack of coordination to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
Disease cannot be treated but only maintained or effects reduced
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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