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.
Friedreich ataxia - sclerosis of the posterior and lateral columns of the spinal cord, occurring in children and marked by ataxia in the lower extremities, extending to the upper, followed by paralysis and contractures. Synonym(s): Biemond ataxia; hereditary spinal ataxia.