Neurological Conditions
Friedreich ataxia
Serious
ICD-10: G11 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: फ्रीडरेक रोग · தமிழ்: ஃபிரீட்ரிக் அடாக்சியா · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಫ್ರೀಡ್ರಿಕ್ ಅಟಾಕ್ಸಿಯಾ · తెలుగు: ఫ్రీడ్రిక్ అటాక్సియా · বাংলা: ফ্রিডরিক অ্যাটাক্সিয়া · मराठी: फ्रीडरिक अटॅक्सिया · ગુજરાતી: ફ્રીડરિક એટેક્સિયા
About this condition
Friedreich ataxia is an inherited genetic disorder that causes progressive damage to the nervous system, resulting in problems with movement and coordination. Symptoms usually begin in childhood or adolescence and gradually worsen over time, affecting walking, hand movements, and speech. It can also affect the heart and spine, requiring multidisciplinary medical care.
Common symptoms
difficulty walking
loss of balance
muscle weakness
slurred speech
curvature of spine
heart palpitations
numbness in feet
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | फ्रीडरेक रोग · वंशानुगत संतुलन रोग · फ्रीडरेक अटैक्सिया · चलने में कठिनाई रोग |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | ஃபிரீட்ரிக் அடாக்சியா · மரபு சமநிலை குறைபாடு · ஃபிரீட்ரிக் நோய் · நடக்க சிரமம் நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಫ್ರೀಡ್ರಿಕ್ ಅಟಾಕ್ಸಿಯಾ · ವಂಶಾವಳಿ ಸಮತೋಲನ ಕಾಯಿಲೆ · ಫ್ರೀಡ್ರಿಕ್ ರೋಗ · ನಡೆಯಲು ಕಷ್ಟದ ಕಾಯಿಲೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఫ్రీడ్రిక్ అటాక్సియా · వంశపారంపర్య సమతుల్య రుగ్మత · ఫ్రీడ్రిక్ వ్యాధి · నడవలేని వ్యాధి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ফ্রিডরিক অ্যাটাক্সিয়া · বংশগত ভারসাম্য রোগ · ফ্রিডরিক রোগ · হাঁটতে অসুবিধার রোগ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | फ्रीडरिक अटॅक्सिया · वंशपरंपरागत समतोल रोग · फ्रीडरिक रोग · चालण्यात अडचण रोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ફ્રીડરિક એટેક્સિયા · વંશપરંપરાગત સંતુલન રોગ · ફ્રીડરિક રોગ · ચાલવામાં તકલીફ રોગ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Friedreich ataxia?
difficulty walking, loss of balance, muscle weakness, slurred speech, curvature of spine, heart palpitations.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Friedreich ataxia common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Friedreich ataxia?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24 hours.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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