Introduction The brain consists of different parts, including the cerebellum. It plays an important role in coordinating and fine-tuning the movements of various muscles and in maintaining balance. It is also believed to be involved in many cognitive and emotional abilities. It is found in the posterior fossa of the skull. It is located under … Cerebellar atrophy
Symptoms Depending on the affected cerebellar area and the extent of tissue loss, characteristic symptoms of cerebellar atrophy occur. The cerebellum can be divided into three sections with different functions. The vestibulocerebellum mainly processes information from the vestibular organs and is responsible for the coordination of head and eye movements. The spinocerebellum regulates walking and … Symptoms | Cerebellar atrophy
Therapy If there is an underlying disease (in the symptomatic form), it should be treated first.Depending on the cause, (additional) specific, individually oriented measures are recommended. Studies on the effectiveness of a drug treatment of the various complaints have not yet been scientifically completed. In one study, success was observed in the treatment of ataxias … Therapy | Cerebellar atrophy
History The course of atrophy of the cerebellum is individual and there is no cure. However, the progression of the disease can be delayed by appropriate lifestyle. In the case of alcohol-induced cerebellar atrophy, this includes, for example, abstinence from alcohol, the addition of missing vitamins and treatment of the alcohol-related disease. Active participation in … History | Cerebellar atrophy
Cerebellar atrophy and dementia There are studies on autosomal dominant cerebellar atrophy (ADCA- autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia) and an association with dementia. Only subtype 1 is thought to be associated with mild dementia in the course of its development. It is thought that attention and the ability to learn are particularly disturbed. The subtypes of … Cerebellar atrophy and dementia | Cerebellar atrophy
What is a brain atrophy? A brain atrophy is colloquially called brain shrinkage. These terms are used to describe a loss of brain tissue due to age or disease. This means that when the loss of brain mass and volume due to the death of nerve cells exceeds the normal level caused by age, a … Brain atrophy
Diagnosis Depending on the cause of the brain atrophy and whether it is acute or gradual, the patients or their relatives will recognize it sooner or later. In the case of a gradual onset, a doctor is often consulted late. The doctor carries out an own and a foreign anamnesis. This means that he or … Diagnosis | Brain atrophy
Treatment and therapy The therapy of a brain atrophy depends on the triggering disease. The aim of any treatment is to stop the progression of the brain atrophy. Correspondingly, attempts are made to treat the causal underlying disease adequately. If the brain atrophy is caused by drug or alcohol abuse, withdrawal therapy should be carried … Treatment and therapy | Brain atrophy
