Consider the following statements regarding Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) -
- It is a progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects sensory neurons.
- The symptoms of ALS commonly manifest between the ages of 55 and 75.
- While there is no cure, certain therapies can help slow the progression of the disease.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
It is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. It is a progressive neurological disorder that affects muscle movement. It can occur at any age but symptoms commonly develop between the age of 55 and 75. The men are more likely to develop the condition. Causes — In few people with ALS, a genetic cause can be identified. How does ALS affect the body? In people with ALS, the motor neurons degenerate and die and messages sent by the brain do not reach the muscles which results into muscles atrophy (lose strength and become weak). Eventually, the brain loses control over voluntary movements including walking, chewing and even breathing, as the condition progresses. Symptoms and progression of ALS — It includes muscle twitches in the arms, leg, shoulders or tongue; muscle cramps; Tightness or stiffness of muscles; muscle weakness in a limb or the neck; and difficulty in chewing or swallowing. Treatment for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis — There is no treatment to reverse nerve degeneration, but some therapy may help to delay progression. A treatment would include physical, occupational and speech therapy to improve quality of life.
It is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. It is a progressive neurological disorder that affects muscle movement. It can occur at any age but symptoms commonly develop between the age of 55 and 75. The men are more likely to develop the condition. Causes — In few people with ALS, a genetic cause can be identified. How does ALS affect the body? In people with ALS, the motor neurons degenerate and die and messages sent by the brain do not reach the muscles which results into muscles atrophy (lose strength and become weak). Eventually, the brain loses control over voluntary movements including walking, chewing and even breathing, as the condition progresses. Symptoms and progression of ALS — It includes muscle twitches in the arms, leg, shoulders or tongue; muscle cramps; Tightness or stiffness of muscles; muscle weakness in a limb or the neck; and difficulty in chewing or swallowing. Treatment for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis — There is no treatment to reverse nerve degeneration, but some therapy may help to delay progression. A treatment would include physical, occupational and speech therapy to improve quality of life.
