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Abasia
Abasia refers to a person's inability to walk upright, or straight while at the same maintaining full control and coordination of the lower extremities while lying flat. It is a type of psychogenic gait disturbance.
Astasia
A related condition that goes along with abasia is called astasis which refers to the inability of a person to stand upright despite having full control on the motor aspects of the limbs while lying flat.
Other names
Astasia-abasia
Cause
The cause is not known.
Symptoms
Symptoms of astasia abasia include difficulty standing upright and or difficulty walking in a coordinated manner.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is through history, physical examination and also imaging studies such as CT scan, and or MRI scan.
Treatment
Treatment depends on the cause.
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See also
- Blocq's disease, an illness named after Paul Oscar Blocq
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