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Lou gehrig's disease (ALS)
Also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) this condition is a disorder of the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that impacts people's ability to control voluntary muscle movement.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
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Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 21-year old asked:
Why is ALS called Lou Gehrig's disease?
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What is the progression of als or lou gehrigs disease?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Someone told me ALS is "a young mans disease". Is this true?? How common is ALS before 30?
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How long is the life expectancy for ALS, Llou Gehrig's disease?
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A 21-year old asked:
Is ALS a disease of the muscles or nerves?
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A 29-year old male asked:
What diseases cause severe nerve damage throughout the entire body i dont mean GBS or MS,ALS im thinking DISEASES that leave you partially dead?
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A 50-year old asked:
Can you tell me could I have a deadly neurological disease like als (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) what causes this?
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What is ALS
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Is ALS painful?
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Is ALS hereditary?
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What is Bulbar ALS?
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A 38-year old female asked:
What are als symptoms?
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Does ALS affect speech?
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Is there any cure for ALS?
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ALs what does it manifest?
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What are some signs of ALS?
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A 40-year old asked:
Grandma had als will i get it?
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A 21-year old asked:
What is the common name for ALS?
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How does ALS typically progress?
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What is the average age of ALS onset?
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A 44-year old asked:
My grandma has als, what does that mean for me?
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For what length of time do people with ALS live?
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A 31-year old asked:
Great grandfather had als, can it be passed down?
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A 49-year old asked:
What are probable causes of a person developing als?
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A 39-year old asked:
How will I know what does als do to you and can it be cured?
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A 30-year old asked:
Help do i have als or am i worrying over nothing? How can I tell?
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A 41-year old asked:
I am afraid i have als but doc says it's just anxiety. What should I do?
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What is the progression timeline for ALS?
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A 48-year old asked:
I feel shaky and tingly, and lightheaded, does this sound like als?
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Is ALS fatal?
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