Cerebellar Ataxia information and facts

Cerebellar Ataxia is an umbrella term for disorders of the nervous system which cause unsteadiness and a lack of co-ordination. Its name comes from the word cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls balance and co-ordination. There are genetic forms of the disease. In addition, some cerebellar ataxias can be caused by brain injury, viral infections or tumours. This section contains information, facts and advice on Cerebellar Ataxia.