brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Coordination Disorders
Causes of Coordination Disorders
The leading cause of coordination disorders is Prolonged, excessive alcohol use, which permanently damages the cerebellum Stroke and multiple sclerosis are also common causes of coordination disorders. Less commonly, other disorders, such as an underactive thyroid gland ( Hypothyroidism ), Rarely, in people with cancer (especially lung cancer), the immune system malfunctions and attacks the cerebellum—an autoimmune reaction. This disorder, called Neurologic syndromes , results in loss of coordination. Certain drugs (such as Antiseizure medications ), especially when they are given in high doses, can cause coordination disorders. In such cases, the disorder may disappear when the drug is stopped. The most common cause of coordination disorders is prolonged, excessive alcohol use. 