Olive Bridge Cerebellar Atrophy Quiz
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Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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Learn more about Olive bridge cerebellar atrophy
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
Olive bridge cerebellar atrophy or Olivopontocerebellar atrophy is the degeneration of neurons in specific areas of the brain, such as the cerebellum, pons, and inferior olivary nucleus. It's a hereditary condition.
Difficulty in walking
Hands and legs became clumsy - I cannot do fine work with them
Slurred speech
Trembling of fingers or whole body
Having difficulty writing out words
Falling frequently
Uncontrollable movements
Unable to speak or using incorrect words
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose olive bridge cerebellar atrophy
Do you have any difficulty walking?
Do you feel that it is harder to move your limbs or that you are more clumsy recently?
Do you have slurred speech?
Do you have trembling in your fingers or whole body?
Have you become unable to write properly?
There is no cure. Treatment is mainly supportive and medications can manage some symptoms. Physical therapy is important to strengthen muscles.
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Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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