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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (lou gehrig disease)

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (lou gehrig disease)

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig disease)

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

How common it is:

Rare

Body locations

Head

Symptoms

Cognitive impairment
Painful muscle spasms
Poor balance
Poor coordination

Risk factors

Personal

Lead exposure
Cigarette smoking

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