Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Treatment advice for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
What can I do to prevent Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
- Avoid smoking
- Avoid environmental toxin exposure
What additional treatments are available for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
- Medication
- Therapies including speech, occupational and physical
- Nutritional support
- Psychology and social support
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Advice for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
What causes Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
ALS is a nervous system disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord causing loss of muscle control. It is also called as Lou Gehrig disease.
The cause of this disease is unknown however 5-10% of cases are inheritary.
More common in people between 40-60yrs old
More common in men up to 65yrs old
What are the symptoms of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
- Difficulty walking
- Tripping and falling
- Weakness in legs and ankles
- Weakness in hands
- Clumsines
- Slurred speech
- Difficulty swallowing
- Muscle cramps
- Twitching in arms, shoulders and tongue
- Cognitive and behavioural changes
How is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) diagnosed?
- Electromyogram (EMG)
- Never conduction study
- MRI
- Spinal tap (lumbar puncture)
- Blood and urine test
- Muscle biopsy
