- Early Signs of ALS You Shouldnt Ignore - Verywell Health
ALS makes your muscles weak over time, affecting your arms, legs, and the muscles you use to eat and breathe Early signs of ALS include clumsiness, dropping things, and tripping due to weakness in the arms and legs Most cases of ALS are not hereditary but there are genetic tests available
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - Symptoms and causes
Symptoms Symptoms of ALS vary from person to person Symptoms depend on which nerve cells are affected ALS generally begins with muscle weakness that spreads and gets worse over time Symptoms might include: Trouble walking or doing usual daily activities Tripping and falling Weakness in the legs, feet or ankles Hand weakness or clumsiness
- Very Early ALS Symptoms: What to Look Out For
This guide explores the early symptoms of ALS, emphasizing the importance of early detection and the variability of the disease By understanding these signs, we can work together to improve diagnosis, care, and support for those affected by ALS
- ALS Symptoms and Diagnosis
A gradual onset of progressive muscle weakness – which is generally painless – is the most common initial symptom of ALS Other early symptoms vary but can include tripping, dropping things, abnormal fatigue of the arms and or legs, slurred speech, muscle cramps and twitches and uncontrollable periods of laughing or crying
- Understanding the Symptoms of ALS, or Lou Gehrigs Disease - WebMD
ALS symptoms affect muscles in your hands, arms, feet, and legs The disease can also affect how you speak and swallow ALS symptoms in women may be different than in men
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): What It Is Symptoms
ALS weakens muscles by damaging motor neurons in your brain and spinal cord It causes progressive symptoms like trouble walking and breathing
- Earliest Signs of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
The first signs of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are often muscle weakness and twitches leading to trips, stumbles, and other seemingly clumsy behaviors
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - Johns Hopkins Medicine
For most people with ALS, the main treatment may include managing symptoms This may include physical, occupational, speech, respiratory, and nutritional therapies
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