Learn about Episodic Ataxia (EA), a rare neurodegenerative disorder. Explore symptoms, genetics, and current research initiatives.

Apr 16, 2022 · Episodic ataxia is a genetic condition that causes problems with how you walk, move and balance. You experience these problems during episodes with a clear beginning …

Episodic ataxia (EA) is a clinically heterogeneous group of disorders that are characterized by recurrent spells of truncal ataxia and incoordination lasting minutes to hours. Most have an …

Episodic ataxia (EA) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by sporadic bouts of ataxia (severe discoordination) with or without myokymia (continuous muscle movement).

Background: Episodic ataxia (EA), characterized by recurrent attacks of cerebellar dysfunction, is the manifestation of a group of rare autosomal dominant inherited disorders. EA1 and EA2 are …

Researchers have identified at least 11 types of episodic ataxia, distinguished by their pattern of signs and symptoms, age of onset, length of episodes, and genetic cause. Episodic ataxia is …

Episodic ataxias are characterized by intermittent symptoms or episodes that can vary in duration, lasting from minutes to days, consisting of slurred speech, a feeling of dizziness, ringing in the …

Apr 22, 2024 · Episodic ataxia is a group of uncommon disorders that cause periods during which a person is unable to control bodily movements (ataxia). Episodes can last anywhere from …

Dec 13, 2024 · Episodic ataxia is a rare hereditary neurological disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of unsteadiness and lack of coordination, collectively known as ataxia. This …

Sep 22, 2025 · As the name suggests, an episodic ataxia is clinically characterized by temporary episodes (crises, attacks) of ataxia. The symptoms, duration of episodes, severity, and …