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Is Stephen hawking a quadriplegic?
Yes, Stephen Hawking was a quadriplegic. He had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) which left him paralyzed from head to toe, requiring him to use a wheelchair and a speech-generating device to communicate.
Was Stephen hawking born with his disease?
No, he was not born with the disease. He began showing symptoms of the disease ( amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) when he was in his early twenties.
What is Stephen hawking's illness called?
Stephen Hawking had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which is a neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. This condition gradually leads to the loss of muscle control and paralysis.
When did Steven Hawking get Lou Gherig's disease?
Stephen hawking suffers from a motor neuron disease. This is also called as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ALS was developing in his body when he was 21 year old.
What are some of the better known motor neuron diseases?
Some of the better known motor neuron diseases include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), and primary lateral sclerosis (PLS). These diseases affect the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness, atrophy, and impaired movement.
What is Amyotrophic lateral schlerosis also called?
Lou Gehrig's disease
What are the first signs of Amyotrophic lateral schlerosis?
First signs are stumbling and difficulty climbing stairs
Which condition is commonly known as the Lou gehrig's disease?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
What is another name for lou gehrigs disease?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
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
What is a rapidly progressive neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscle?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
How does Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis affect other organs in the body?
what are the body parts affected by amyotrophic sclerosis
What is the prevention for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
nothing, sorry
What causes Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
nobody quite knows
What was Lou Gehrigs diesed called?
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
