Which symptom is often reported in Spinocerebellar Ataxias?

• A. Seizures
• B. Restless leg syndrome
• C. Diabetes mellitus only
• D. Hearing loss

Answer: (B)

Spinocerebellar Ataxias often extend beyond pure cerebellar movement problems to include sensory-motor symptoms, with restless legs syndrome standing out as a commonly reported issue. Restless legs is marked by an uneasy urge to move the legs, especially at rest and in the evening, which fits the broader picture of neurodegenerative involvement in SCAs where dopaminergic pathways and sensory regulation can be affected. While seizures, hearing loss, or diabetes may occur in some subtypes, they are not as consistently seen across the spectrum as restless legs symptoms. So, the symptom that is often reported in Spinocerebellar Ataxias is restless legs syndrome.