The reason why Lou Gehrig got amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is undetermined. There is a theory out there that it was caused by concussion-related trauma (he played before batting helmets were standard), but there is no way to test the theory since there was no autopsy and his body was cremated.
Lou Gehrig's disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), leads to the progressive degeneration of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. As these neurons die, muscles weaken and atrophy, eventually causing paralysis. The disease typically affects the muscles responsible for breathing, leading to respiratory failure, which is the most common cause of death in ALS patients. Without effective intervention, this progression ultimately results in loss of voluntary muscle control and can severely impact quality of life.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that primarily affects motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. As these motor neurons degenerate and die, the brain loses the ability to initiate and control muscle movement, leading to symptoms such as muscle weakness, atrophy, and paralysis. Eventually, ALS can impact essential functions like breathing and swallowing, while cognitive functions often remain intact. The exact cause of ALS is still largely unknown, and there is currently no cure for the disease.
Yes! PLS is a slowly progressive Motor Neuron Disease which is an Upper Motor Neuron Dominant form of ALS. This is an untreatable condition but symptoms can be somewhat managed with medication to help improve the quality of Life
Sclerosis is the hardening or thickening of tissues, while stenosis is the narrowing of a passage or opening in the body. Sclerosis can affect the flexibility and function of tissues, while stenosis can restrict the flow of fluids or air through a passage, potentially causing issues with organ function.
An health impact is a change in health due to a medication, condition, activity, or process.
Aortic valve sclerosis is the thickening and hardening of the aortic valve, while aortic valve stenosis is the narrowing of the valve opening. Sclerosis may not significantly affect heart function, but stenosis can restrict blood flow from the heart, leading to symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and heart failure.
Children with this condition may be shorter than normal.
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Destruction of the lateral hypothalamus can lead to loss of appetite, decreased food intake, and potential weight loss due to disruptions in hunger and satiety signals. It can also impact motivation and drive to engage in behaviors related to food seeking and consumption.
Kai Sheng Chen has written: 'Dynamic plastic response and failure prediction of clamped pipelines under lateral impact'