Subacute Cerebellar Degeneration (Note the Presence of Malignant Tumors) Quiz
Check your symptoms and
find possible causes with AI for free
Reviewed By:
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.
Please choose the symptom you are most concerned about.
It will help us optimise further questions for you.
By starting the symptom checker, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
Find another symptom
How Ubie can help you
With an easy 3-min questionnaire, Ubie's AI-powered system will generate a free report on possible causes.
Over 1,000 medical centers, trained by over 50 doctors, and still improving.
Questions are customized to your situation and symptoms
Subacute cerebellar degeneration (note the presence of malignant tumors) as well as similar diseases can be checked at the same time.
Your symptoms
Our AI
Your report
Personalized Report
✔︎  When to see a doctor
✔︎  What causes your symptoms
✔︎  Treatment information etc.
People with these symptoms also use Ubie's symptom checker to find possible causes
Walking as if dragging
Can't walk without hold onto something
Abnormal gait
Shuffle when I walk
Can't speak clearly
Decreasing my stride length
Difficulty walking in a straight line with one foot directly in front of the other
Just 3 minutes.
Developed by doctors.
Learn more about Subacute cerebellar degeneration (note the presence of malignant tumors)
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is subacute cerebellar degeneration (note the presence of malignant tumors)?
Subacute cerebellar degeneration (SCD) is marked by the decline of the brain area responsible for muscle coordination and balance (the cerebellum). It can be caused by various factors, including inherited gene mutations, alcohol abuse, and paraneoplastic syndromes (a group of rare disorders triggered by an abnormal immune system response to a cancerous tumor).
Symptoms of subacute cerebellar degeneration (note the presence of malignant tumors)
Difficulty in walking
Hands and legs became clumsy - I cannot do fine work with them
Slurred speech
Difficulty standing up from sitting position
I feel like I'm spinning around / vertigo
Nausea or vomiting
Unable to speak or using incorrect words
History of cancer
Questions your doctor may ask to check for subacute cerebellar degeneration (note the presence of malignant tumors)
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose subacute cerebellar degeneration (note the presence of malignant tumors)
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 difficulty in getting up from a chair on your own?
Do you feel like your surroundings are spinning around?
Treatment for subacute cerebellar degeneration (note the presence of malignant tumors)
There is no cure for hereditary forms of subacute cerebellar degeneration. Treatment is typically supportive and based on the individual's symptoms. Medications to alleviate movement abnormalities and physical therapy can help.
View the symptoms of Subacute cerebellar degeneration (note the presence of malignant tumors)
Diseases related to Subacute cerebellar degeneration (note the presence of malignant tumors)
User testimonials
Reviewed By:
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.
Just 3 minutes.
Developed by doctors.
Ubie is supervised by 50+ medical experts worldwide
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD
Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)
National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan