RALGAPA1 ataxia · Cerebellar ataxia RALGAPA1-related · Juvenile-onset cerebellar ataxia RALGAPA1 · RALGAPA1-assoziierte zerebelläre Ataxie
Cerebellar ataxia (CA1) is an inherited neurological disease that affects the brain, specifically the cerebellum, which is the area responsible for coordinating movement and balance. A genetic mutation in the RALGAPA1 gene causes the cells in this part of the brain to progressively degenerate. This degeneration leads to a gradual loss of voluntary muscle control.
Owners will typically notice signs of uncoordinated movement, such as a clumsy or swaying gait, loss of balance, and head tremors. These symptoms usually first appear during puppyhood or adolescence and steadily worsen over time.
There is no cure for this progressive condition, and supportive care is the only option to manage symptoms. Diagnostic testing and palliative care typically cost between 500 and 2000 EUR, though the severity of the disease often leads to early euthanasia.
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
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