It results from dysfunction of the brain areas responsible for the coordination of movements.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause.
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Hereditary ataxia gets worse over time.
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This community is all about support for ataxia.
Joseph Bennington-Castro is a science writer based in Hawaii.
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