Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Diagnosis and Management

A condition that causes the death of neurons which control the voluntary muscles of the body is known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It is also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease or motor neurone disease. Patients with ALS exhibit signs of muscle stiffness, muscle twitching and muscle wasting. The person may experience progressive difficulty in speaking or swallowing, and weakness in the arms or legs. The diagnosis of ALS is based on a study of the clinical signs and symptoms, ful...