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.
These include: 1  Friedreich's ataxia. This common hereditary ataxia involves damage to your cerebellum, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. 2  Ataxia-telangiectasia. This rare, progressive childhood disease causes degeneration in the brain and other body systems. 3  Congenital cerebellar ataxia.