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   What is Lou Gehrig's disease?

   • ALS is often called Lou Gehrig's disease after the baseball player who was diagnosed with it. The exact cause of the disease is still not known. A small number of cases are inherited. ALS often begins with muscle twitching and weakness in an arm or leg, trouble swallowing or slurred speech.

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   Why is Als called Lou Gehrig's disease?

   • In some countries, especially the United States, ALS is called Lou Gehrig's disease after the American baseball player Lou Gehrig, who was diagnosed with ALS in 1939.

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - Symptoms and causes

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   Apr 10, 2024 · ALS is often called Lou Gehrig's disease after the baseball player who was diagnosed with it. The exact cause of the disease is still not known. A small number of cases are inherited. ALS often begins with muscle twitching and weakness in an arm or leg, trouble swallowing or slurred speech.

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   Dec 18, 2023 · Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a degenerative disease that affects motor neurons. It causes loss of control of voluntary muscles. Read on to learn more.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ALSALS - Wikipedia

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   Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neurone disease (MND) or Lou Gehrig's disease in the United States, is a rare, terminal neurodegenerative disorder that results in the progressive loss of both upper and lower motor neurons that normally control voluntary muscle contraction.

5. als.ca › what-is-alsWhat is ALS? – ALS Society of Canada

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   ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive paralysis caused by brain-muscle communication breakdown. Learn about the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and progression of ALS and how to cope with it.

6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - Mayo Clinic

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   Apr 10, 2024 · ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurological disorder that affects muscle function and movement. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options and coping strategies for ALS from Mayo Clinic experts.

7. www.ninds.nih.gov › health-information › disordersAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) | National Institute of ...

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   ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurological disorder that affects motor neurons and causes muscle weakness, twitching, and atrophy. Learn about the risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options for ALS from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

8. www.als.org › understanding-als › lou-gehrigLou Gehrig and the History of ALS | The ALS Association

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   Learn about the origin and evolution of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, from the Greek language and French neurologist. Discover the life and legacy of Lou Gehrig, the baseball legend who battled ALS and inspired millions.