G11.1: Early-onset cerebellar ataxia
You have a condition that means you cannot control movements properly.
Various parts of the nervous system are required to control movements properly. The nervous system includes all the nerves in the body, as well as the brain and the spinal cord. The nerves run from the brain and spinal cord into the body. They convey information in the body. With this condition, the cerebellum is affected. The cerebellum is part of the brain. The cerebellum is important for movement and balance. The cerebellum stores movement processes, for example, how one eats with cutlery or rides a bike. Depending on the nature of the condition, the spinal column or nerves in the body may be affected as well as the cerebellum.
With this condition, the symptoms generally appear before the age of 20. Typically, you are unable to execute movements with precision. For example, you may be unable to walk properly. You may also be unable to balance properly. Speech may also be affected. You may also be unable to control your eye movements properly. Depending on the nature of the condition, other problems can also occur.
The disease is hereditary. Other family members may also be affected.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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