Who’s at risk for cerebellar degeneration?

Who’s at risk for cerebellar degeneration?

Risk factors for cerebellar degeneration vary according to the cause. For example, paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration tends to be more common in women over 50. But overall, men tend to have more problems with balance and coordination as they get older.

Alcoholic or nutritional cerebellar degeneration usually happens around middle age. It’s common in people who have a history of alcohol abuse.

Cerebellar degeneration can also occur in children who have certain inherited disorders.