INFORMATION ON DYSSYNERGIA CEREBELLARIS MYOCLONICA

Dyssynergia Cerebellaris Myoclonica may be defined as the collection of rare, degenerative, neurological disorders characterized by epilepsy, cognitive impairment, myoclonus, and progressive ataxia.


CAUSES OF DYSSYNERGIA CEREBELLARIS MYOCLONICA:-

The main factors which lead to the development of Dyssynergia Cerebellaris Myoclonica:-

1. Virus.
2. Inflammation or damage to nerves.
3. HIV
4. Lyme disease
5. Typhoid fever.
6. Tuberculosis.
7. Tumors causing never compression.
8. Skull facture.
9. Diabetes.

SYMPTOMS OF DYSSYNERGIA CEREBELLARIS MYOCLONICA:-

1. Inability to close the eye, to smile.
2. Drooping of the face in the affected side.
3. Speech may be mildly slurred.
4. Severe pain around the head, ear or neck.
5. Tearing occurs because the eye does not close completely.
6. Loss of taste or unusual tastes.
7. Dryness in the mouth.
8. A painful herpes type skin eruption on ear.
9. Small, painful blisters in the mouth.

DIAGNOSIS OF DYSSYNERGIA CEREBELLARIS MYOCLONICA:-

1. Observation of evidence of facial weakness and a vesicular rash.
2. Blood tests.
3. MRI.
4. PCR.

TREATMENT OF DYSSYNERGIA CEREBELLARIS MYOCLONICA:-

The key to recovery from Dyssynergia Cerebellaris Myoclonica is the effective treatment of the virus. Anti-viral medications, such as Acyclovir or Famciclovir are recommended for 7 to 10 days along with strong anti-inflammatory steroids which are tapered off in about a week. Although steroids are usually recommended for the treatment of these acute symptoms and complications, new studies question the effectiveness and viability of this course of action. Sometimes strong pain killers are also needed if the pain persists.

Anti-emtic (anti sickness) drugs can be prescribed to control the nausea and vomiting.