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What Obstructs The Closing Of Throat?
MY 21 year old niece has friedreichs ataxia .....I have 2 daughters ages 21 and 16 ....my 16 year old daughter has cone-rod ----retinitis pigmentosa. my 21 year old has problems with her throat closing up and has an epi pen .....my brother claims that these are also sympoms of friedreichs ataxia and that I should have them tested.....what do you think????
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Hello,
Swallowing difficulty may be seen in Friedrich's ataxia.
Also, may present with slurring of speech and choking.
Still many symptoms are there.
Get examined for gene typing and oral examination with endoscopy.
Please consult your neuro physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Swallowing difficulty may be seen in Friedrich's ataxia.
Also, may present with slurring of speech and choking.
Still many symptoms are there.
Get examined for gene typing and oral examination with endoscopy.
Please consult your neuro physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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