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Some of the symptoms of ALS include twitching, muscle weakness in the hands, arms, and legs may occur also. Ones speech can be affected and alter slightly at the onset of ALS.
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What is and what are the symptoms of ALS?
The are several symptoms for ALS. Some symptoms consist of weakness of muscles. They will become tight and stiff. Your muscles will twitch or cramp. You will also have a slight slur of speech. You will have difficult chewing or swallowing.
What are the symptoms of ALS disease?
Common symptoms of ALS include weakening of the muscles, twitching and cramping in the muscles, impairment of the use of the arms and legs, difficulty in projecting the voice and shortness of breath and difficulty breathing and swallowing. ALS is often treated through a series of medications, but none are proven to slow the progression of the disease.
How many people die from ALS?
Approx amount: 5,600 people die of ALS Each Year.
Can animals have ALS?
Animals can get ALS. they don't shot the symptoms of ALS but do walk funny, walk slow or bent over. But dont freak out. Go to a vet and find out. there is meds you can give them but go to a vet and see if that is okay to give to your animal.
What are the symptoms of a nerve injury?
If someone got a nerve injury, there are a lot of symptoms one could go through. Once of these symptoms are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's Disease.
What is German word als mean?
als = as als = than als = by the time als = when
What is the earliest sign of ALS?
ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease is a progressive disease that destroys nerves and muscles. Only a neurologist could diagnose it properly. The first signs that Lou Gehrig had were a slight slowing of his reactions and reduced strength. Nearly everyone over 40 has those symptoms! The ALS Association says weakness, reduced coordination, clumsiness, pain in hands and feet are all signs of ALS but that there is no one main early symptom. All of those symptoms could be caused by many other things.
Can Polyneuropathy with Autonomic Neuropathy symptoms lead to Multiple System Atrophy?
Yes it can do that, CIDP long term can turn into ALS, and MSA can start off with neuropathy symptoms and later turn into full blown MSA.
How many people die from als each year?
Around 5,000-6,000 people die from ALS each year in the United States. It is a progressive neurodegenerative disease with no cure that primarily affects the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care are important in managing symptoms and improving quality of life for those affected by ALS.
At what age did Stephen Hawking first develop ALS?
Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with ALS when he was 21, which was in about 1963. It is now 2012, and he is now 70. That makes him a 49 year survivor. A link can be found below for more information.
When was Hilton Als born?
Hilton Als was born in 1961.
When was Peder Als born?
Peder Als was born in 1725.
