The nature and severity of ALS disease symptoms differ from person to person, depending on the effect on the motor neuron cells. Scroll down to know more...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting the nerve cells present in the brain and spinal cord. There are several nerve cells known as motor neurons, located in our brain and spinal cord, that serve as communication links between the nervous system and the voluntary muscles of the body. These neurons are responsible for controlling the various actions of the voluntary muscles. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) belongs to a group of motor neuron diseases that are characterized by degeneration or death of these motor neurons. As a result, the connection between the nervous system and voluntary muscles is lost and the brain loses the ability to initiate or control the functions of the voluntary muscles. The muscles gradually lose their strength and are unable to function normally. This condition is quite serious and can even be fatal. In this article, we shall discus some of the common ALS disease symptoms. But before that, let us take a quick look at the causes of ALS disease.
