Case Study: Ataxia
Patient Information:
- Name: Mouayad I.A. Khalafalla
- Diagnosis: Hereditary Ataxia
- Date of Birth (D.O.B): May 8, 1986
- Gender: Male
- Country: Sudan
Treatment: Nerve Growth Factor Treatment, Cerebral Metabolism Improving Treatment, Neurotrophic Treatment, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Rehabilitation Therapy
Medical History:
Mouayad was admitted to Puhua International Hospital on May 31st, 2011, presenting with a 10-year history of unsteady walking. He was diagnosed with hereditary ataxia.
Medical Condition before Nerve Growth Factor Treatment for Hereditary Ataxia:
Post-admission examinations revealed:
- Cerebellar atrophy and scoliosis
- Poor balance; tendency to fall while walking
- Backward body inclination during gait
- Difficulty climbing stairs without handrail support
- Limited self-control during squat testing
- Clumsy coordinated movements and alternating motions
- Weak muscle strength
- Pronounced fatigue during exercise
Treatment Course:
Mouayad underwent Nerve Growth Factor Treatment, focusing on cerebral metabolism improvement and neurotrophic effects. This was complemented by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and comprehensive rehabilitation therapy.
Post-Treatment Updates:
Following Nerve Growth Factor Treatment for Hereditary Ataxia:
- Significantly improved condition upon discharge
- Improved gait: No falls; better performance in rehabilitation training, including squatting, ball tossing, coordinated movements, and alternating motions
- Normalized body habitus during walking; able to climb stairs without handrail support
- Enhanced finger flexibility, as reported by his parents with multiple examples
- Tour of the Great Wall (50 steps climbed without undue fatigue)
- Long walk at Tiananmen Square on the day before discharge, feeling much improved compared to pre-treatment condition