u003cstrongu003eAre ALS and MS-related?u003c/strongu003e

People with u003ca href=u0022https://adoctor.org/conditions/multiple-sclerosis/u0022u003emultiple sclerosisu003c/au003e (MS) have a condition where their nerve coatings (myelin) are damaged. Both conditions can cause muscle weakness and wasting, but MS is not fatal.u003csupu003eu003ca href=u0022https://adoctor.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=4722u0026amp;action=edit#fn20u0022u003e[20]u003c/au003eu003c/supu003e MS tends to affect people at a younger age, and MS symptoms can come and go. In MS, vision is often affected, which is not the case in ALS.

u003cstrongu003eAre ALS and Muscular Dystrophy related?u003c/strongu003e

Muscular Dystrophy is a condition where muscle tissue wastes away but nerves are not affected. It is generally inherited and is often present in early life. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis affects a person’s nervous system.u003csupu003eu003ca href=u0022https://adoctor.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=4722u0026amp;action=edit#fn20u0022u003e[20]u003c/au003eu003c/supu003e

u003cstrongu003eWhy is ALS/MND also called Lou Gehrig’s disease?u003c/strongu003e

Lou Gehrig was a famous baseball player for the New York Yankees. He was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in 1939 and died in 1941, though there is some modern debate about whether his death was actually caused by neurological injuries caused by concussions received while playing baseball. Lou Gehrig was the first well-known person to develop ALS in the United States, so the condition became popularly associated with him.

u003cstrongu003eIs ALS always fatal?u003c/strongu003e

Yes. Most people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis die from respiratory failure within three to five years of symptoms first appearing. However, life expectancy for people with ALS can be longer: 10 percent of people with ALS will live another 10 years and 5 percent will live another 20 years or more.u003csupu003eu003ca href=u0022https://adoctor.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=4722u0026amp;action=edit#fn2u0022u003e[2]u003c/au003eu003c/supu003e

u003cstrongu003eIs ALS genetic?u003c/strongu003e

In most cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the cause is unknown. However, in around 5 to 10 percent of cases, there is thought to be a genetic factor. See the section on Familial ALS.

u003cstrongu003eWhat is the pseudobulbar effect?u003c/strongu003e

The pseudobulbar affect (PBA) is a condition that causes uncontrolled laughing and crying that is not appropriate for the situation. A person may laugh uproariously at a joke that others find only mildly amusing or may experience a bout of crying in response to a sad television show. Crying is more common than laughter, and PBA can be mistaken for depression. However, the mood of a person with pseudobulbar affect is normal between episodes.

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**What is‌ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?**

**Q: What is ALS?**

**A:** Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), ⁤also ⁤known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive ⁢neurodegenerative disease that attacks motor ⁤neurons, the nerve cells ‌responsible for ⁣controlling voluntary muscle movement.

**Q: What are the Symptoms of⁣ ALS?**

**A:** Symptoms typically ⁢include:

– Muscle weakness and atrophy

– Difficulty speaking, swallowing, and⁤ breathing

– Twitching and cramping

– Progressive‌ paralysis

**Q: ‍What Causes ALS?**

**A:** The exact cause of ALS is⁣ unknown, but it is believed to‌ involve a ⁢complex⁤ interplay of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Approximately 10% of cases have a familial genetic basis.

**Q:‌ How is ALS Diagnosed?**

**A:** Diagnosis is based on a combination of:

– Neurological examination

– Electromyography (EMG) to measure electrical activity in muscles

– Imaging ‌studies like MRI ⁣to rule out other conditions

**Q: Is ALS Curable?**

**A:** Currently, ALS is incurable, but treatments can slow⁣ disease progression and improve⁢ quality of life.

**Q: What are⁣ the ⁣Treatment Options for ALS?**

**A:** Treatments focus ⁣on symptom ⁤management and include:

-⁢ Medication like riluzole and edaravone

– Physical and occupational therapy

– Speech ⁤and swallowing therapy

– Respiratory support

– Palliative care

**Q: What‍ is the Prognosis for ALS?**

**A:** The‍ average life expectancy after diagnosis is 2-5 years, but⁢ some people‍ live longer. Age of ⁢onset, disease type, and access to proper care can influence prognosis.

**Q: How is ALS Researched?**

**A:** Research into ALS aims to:

– Identify genetic and environmental risk factors

– Understand disease ⁤mechanisms

– Develop new therapies and treatments

**Additional Keywords:**

* Motor neuron⁢ disease

* Lou Gehrig’s disease

* Progressive paralysis

* Neurological ⁢disorder

* Neurodegenerative disease