What are the symptoms of ataxia telangiectasia?
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Early signs of ataxia telangiectasia in a young child may include late walking, poor balance, difficulty speaking or swallowing, and clumsiness. By adolescence, the youngster is likely to become physically disabled and require a wheelchair for mobility. Spider-like blood vessels in the whites of the eyes or on the skin are also characteristic of this disease. Other skin conditions may include discoloration, especially when exposed to sunlight, and prematurely gray hair. Infections in the sinuses or lungs may pose problems as well.
Early signs of ataxia telangiectasia in a young child may include late walking, poor balance, difficulty speaking or swallowing, and clumsiness. By adolescence, the youngster is likely to become physically disabled and require a wheelchair for... More -
Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:There is a wide array of ataxia-telangiectasia symptoms in children, including:
- Uncoordinated movements (ataxia)
- Poor balance
- Slurred speech
- Recurrent respiratory infections caused by immunodeficiency
- Spider veins (telangiectasias) on the skin and eyes
- Delayed physical growth and sexual development
- DiabetesThere is a wide array of ataxia-telangiectasia symptoms in children, including: - Uncoordinated movements (ataxia)- Poor balance- Slurred speech- Recurrent respiratory infections caused by immunodeficiency- Spider veins... More -
Riverside Cancer Care Center answered:The first signs of the disease, which include delayed development of motor skills, poor balance, and slurred speech, usually occur during the first decade of life. Telangiectasias (tiny, red "spider" veins), which appear in the corners of the eyes or on the surface of the ears and cheeks, are characteristic of the disease, but are not always present and generally do not appear in the first years of life. About 20% of those with A-T develop cancer, most frequently acute lymphocytic leukemia or lymphoma. Many individuals with A-T have a weakened immune system, making them susceptible to recurrent respiratory infections. Other features of the disease may include mild diabetes mellitus, premature graying of the hair, difficulty swallowing, and delayed physical and sexual development. Children with A-T usually have normal or above normal intelligence.
This answer is based on source information from the National Cancer Institute.
The first signs of the disease, which include delayed development of motor skills, poor balance, and slurred speech, usually occur during the first decade of life. Telangiectasias (tiny, red "spider" veins), which appear in the corners of the... More
