In addition to toxin producing algae, a number of. freshwater and marine species can be regarded as nuisance algae. These cause problems. in water treatment and deleteriously affect the aesthetics of marine waters. A number of. strategies can be employed to control or remediate eutrophication and algal blooms.
Specific symptoms include. 1  Difficulty walking. 2  Muscle weakness. 3  Speech problems. 4  Involuntary eye movements. 5  Scoliosis (curving of the spine to one side) 6  Heart palpitations, from the heart disease which can happen along with Friedreich's ataxia.
Friedreichâs ataxia is a rare genetic disease that causes difficulty walking, a loss of sensation in the arms and legs, and impaired speech. Itâs also known as spinocerebellar degeneration. The disease causes damage to parts of your brain and spinal cord and can also affect your heart. âAtaxiaâ means lack of order.