Physiology Case History 8

A 49 yrs old patient brought to the hospital by his relative complaining that he walked like a drunk and shows tremors on attempting to use this hands. He has no history of alcohol or drug abuse.

Q1. What other findings you are likely to get?

Q2. What kind of deficit is he suffering from?

A1. Asynegia, Ataxia,Asthenia, International tremors, Hypotonia,Scanning/slurred/staccato speech, Disdiadochokinesia, Dysarthria,Dysmetria, Decomposition of movements,Nystagmus, Vertigo, Rhomberg’s sign positive

A2. The patient is suffering from cerebellar disorder.