What is Friedreich’s Ataxia? Causes, Symptoms & Inheritance

Friedreich’s ataxia (FRDA) is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, speech, and heart function. Symptoms often appear between ages 10 and 15, including difficulty walking, slurred speech, scoliosis, and heart complications. FRDA is caused by mutations in the FXN gene and follows an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern. This video on Friedreich’s ataxia is brought to you by NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders). Read the full report here: https://rarediseases.org/rare-disease... #FriedreichsAtaxia #Ataxia #RareDisease #NORD