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PLS is not fatal, and people with the disorder can usually maintain mobility with the use of canes or other assistance.
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What is primary lateral sclerosis?
a rare disease that causes progressive weakness in voluntary muscles such as in the legs, hands, and tongue. PLS is one of the diseases, along with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, that are grouped together as motor neuron diseases.
What is periarticular sclerosis?
Periarticular sclerosis refers to the narrowing of the surrounding a joint.
What is lateral heart?
the lungs are lateral to the heart
What is subarticular sclerosis?
Subarticular sclerosis is the hardening or thickening of the bone beneath the joint or articulation. It is diagnosed through an X-ray.
What do it means high lateral wall ischemia?
high lateral wall
What causes primary lateral sclerosis?
Motor neuron diseases like primary lateral sclerosis develop because the nerve cells that normally control the movement of voluntary muscles degenerate and die.
Is Primary lateral sclerosis related to Lou Gehrig's Disease?
They are the same.
What are some of the better known motor neuron diseases?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), spinal muscular atrophy , poliomyelitis , and primary lateral sclerosis are all examples of motor neuron diseases
Is Amytropic Lateral Sclerosis noncommunicable?
Amytropic Lateral Sclerosis is noncommunicable.
Which condition is commonly known as the Lou gehrig's disease?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
What is primary lateral sclerosis?
a rare disease that causes progressive weakness in voluntary muscles such as in the legs, hands, and tongue. PLS is one of the diseases, along with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, that are grouped together as motor neuron diseases.
What is the average age of onset for primary lateral sclerosis?
The disease is typically detected in middle age, after age 50.
What is another name for lou gehrigs disease?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
What specialists treat primary lateral sclerosis?
Treatment of PLS involves the family physician, a neurologist , and others such as physical therapists.
What is the more common name of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a very serious disease. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is better known by its common acronym "ALS." If one has ALS, it is key that they seek treatment.
Is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS contagious?
No
Does amyotrophic lateral sclerosis require Ventilatory assistance devices?
Ventilatory assistance devices may need to be used because of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
