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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) primarily affects motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and atrophy. While ALS is not classified as a polyneuropathy, some patients may experience sensory symptoms or signs of peripheral nerve involvement. This overlap can occur, but it is not a defining characteristic of the disease. Therefore, while there can be some association, ALS is distinct from conditions specifically categorized as polyneuropathies.
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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.
What is the difference between peripheral neuropathy and polyneuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy three types-Focal,Multifocal (mononeuropathy multiplex)and generalized (Polyneuropathy)
What is German word als mean?
als = as als = than als = by the time als = when
What is the ICD 9 code for sural neuropathy?
356.2=polyneuropathy, sensory
Are polyneuropathy and peripheral neuropathy the same disease?
No. These are two distinctly different conditions.
Is ALS hereditary?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can be hereditary in some cases, known as familial ALS, which accounts for about 5-10% of all cases. The majority of ALS cases are sporadic, meaning they occur without a clear genetic link. Certain genetic mutations, such as those in the C9orf72, SOD1, and TARDBP genes, have been associated with familial ALS. However, even in sporadic cases, genetic factors may still play a role alongside environmental influences.
What is the disease of many nerves?
Polyneuropathy is the correct term.NeuropathyNeuropathyPolioMultiple sclerosis
What is the ICD 9 CM code 357.2?
ICD 9 CM Code -357.2 Polyneuropathy in diabetes.
Is als prion?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is primarily classified as a neurodegenerative disease rather than a prion disease. While prion diseases are caused by misfolded proteins that induce abnormal folding in other proteins, ALS is associated with the aggregation of proteins like TDP-43 and SOD1, but it does not exhibit the specific transmissible properties characteristic of prion diseases. Some research suggests similarities in protein misfolding mechanisms, but ALS does not meet the criteria to be classified as a prion disease.
Can a MRI detect ALS?
An MRI cannot directly diagnose amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), as it does not show the specific nerve cell damage characteristic of the disease. However, it can help rule out other conditions that may mimic ALS symptoms by providing detailed images of the brain and spinal cord. In some cases, an MRI may show changes associated with upper motor neuron degeneration, but these findings are not definitive for ALS. Diagnosis typically relies on clinical evaluation and electromyography (EMG) testing.
Did anyone get killed doing the ALS ice bucket challenge?
There have been reports of injuries and some tragic incidents linked to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, but no confirmed deaths directly resulting from the challenge itself. Most incidents involved accidents, such as drowning or falls while participants were engaged in the activity. Overall, the challenge was primarily a fundraising and awareness campaign for ALS, and it did not have a direct fatality associated with it.
When did Peder Als die?
Peder Als died in 1775.
