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ALS: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
ALS: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Lou Gehrig’s DiseaseLou Gehrig’s Disease
Lou GehrigLou Gehrig
1903-1941 Played for the
Yankees “The Iron Horse” Set many records
throughout his career Died because of ALS
which was later named after him
1903-1941 Played for the
Yankees “The Iron Horse” Set many records
throughout his career Died because of ALS
which was later named after him
ALSALS
Muscles and nerves slowly deteriorate. Mind stays fully aware Primarily targets cells in brain and spinal
cord No known cure available No known cause (not contagious) Many promising research programs
Muscles and nerves slowly deteriorate. Mind stays fully aware Primarily targets cells in brain and spinal
cord No known cure available No known cause (not contagious) Many promising research programs
SymptomsSymptoms
• Tripping, stumbling, or falling• Loss of muscle control• Weakness in hands or arms• Difficulty in speaking • Trouble swallowing• Difficult to breathe• Chronic fatigue• Frequent muscle twitching or cramping
• Tripping, stumbling, or falling• Loss of muscle control• Weakness in hands or arms• Difficulty in speaking • Trouble swallowing• Difficult to breathe• Chronic fatigue• Frequent muscle twitching or cramping
FactsFacts
Strikes men and women mostly age 40-75 5,000 people diagnosed a year No boundaries: anyone can get it Occurs all over the world 20% do not live 3 years, 50% of patients with ALS live 3 to 5 years, 20% live 5 to 10 years, and 10% survive 10 years or more.
Strikes men and women mostly age 40-75 5,000 people diagnosed a year No boundaries: anyone can get it Occurs all over the world 20% do not live 3 years, 50% of patients with ALS live 3 to 5 years, 20% live 5 to 10 years, and 10% survive 10 years or more.
DiseaseDisease
Difficult to diagnose The effects of ALS can be painful (muscle
cramping, pressure sores, constipation, burning eyes, and swelling)
Assistance devices such as wheelchairs, etc to help people live with the disease
Support groups Overall, not much can be done for treatment
Difficult to diagnose The effects of ALS can be painful (muscle
cramping, pressure sores, constipation, burning eyes, and swelling)
Assistance devices such as wheelchairs, etc to help people live with the disease
Support groups Overall, not much can be done for treatment
Morrie SchwartzMorrie Schwartz