Spinocerebellar degeneration, divided into three stages

Spinocerebellar degeneration is commonly known as "cerebellar atrophy". Its cause is the multiple mutation of an abnormal CAG nucleic acid repeat sequence in the gene. It is not a disease that manifests itself at birth, and usually begins between the ages of 30 and 50. The main symptom of this disease is movement disorder.

Symptoms:

1. Initial stage

The gait is unsteady and the limbs shake when walking. Movements become slower and less accurate.

2. Mid-term

Speech is unclear and the tone of voice cannot be controlled. The eyeballs do not move smoothly, and images tend to "overlap". The muscle incoordination worsened and I was unable to write. Sometimes I feel difficulty in swallowing and easily choke when eating.

3. Late stage

Speech is extremely unclear, and even speech is impossible. His limbs are weak and he cannot stand, so he needs to rely on a wheelchair to get around. The ability to understand gradually decreases, and finally the person loses consciousness and falls into a coma.

Although there is currently no drug to treat this disease, if you can pay attention to physical maintenance, pay attention to diet and daily life, exercise regularly, cooperate with the rehabilitation training required for cerebellar atrophy, and practice persistently, it will help slow down the deterioration of the disease. Here are some rehabilitation treatment suggestions:

1. Try to stay in touch with society and strive for a balance in life.

2. Choose a job and lifestyle that suits you, interact with others as much as possible, and maintain a happy mental state.

3. Develop exercise habits: Choose exercises that suit your physical condition to maintain cardiopulmonary endurance and muscle strength, and keep your body's flexibility in the best state.

4. Pay attention to your daily life: Do not stay in the same posture for too long, and move your hands and feet frequently.