Your doctor will examine your medical history and do a checkup to determine whether you have Friedreich’s ataxia. To diagnose this condition, specific tests may include:
Examining your nerves, balance, and reflexes
A blood test
MRIs and CT scans
Studies of nerve conduction that measure nerve activity using electrical impulses
Different heart tests
Genetic testing to pinpoint the disorder’s faulty gene
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