Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis degenerates nerve cells that are involved in voluntary muscle actions called motor neurons. These are actions that we can control such as those in the arms, legs & face. Motor neurons are located in the brain & spinal cord. As ALS becomes severe, these cells degenerate & die. They cease sending messages to muscles. The brain can no longer control voluntary movements & as a result muscles weaken.
As the disease escalates, it affects more & more voluntary muscles. The person loses control over their arms, face & legs. With time, the lack of ability to breathe without external support can lead to respiratory difficulties.
There is no cure as such, but symptoms can be relieved with treatment & quality of life can be improved.
Some key points of ALS
- ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) affects nerve cells in the brain & spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness, loss of motor function, paralysis, breathing issues & eventually death.
- Most people with ALS will live between three & five years after symptoms appear.
- The exact cause is not known, but environmental & genetic factors may be involved.
- Nowadays there is no cure & treatment that aims to take over from symptoms, provide social & emotional support & perhaps slow disease progression.
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As for the exact cause of ALS, it is still not clear to the medical world. But the following possible causes are found.
- Disorganized immune response – The immune system may attack some of the body’s cells, possibly killing nerve cells.
- Chemical imbalance – People with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) frequently have high levels of glutamate, a chemical messenger in the brain. Glutamate in high amounts is known as toxic to nerve cells.
- Mis-handling of proteins – If proteins are not processed correctly by nerve cells, abnormal proteins could potentially accumulate & cause the nerve cells to die.
Possible environmental factors
The environment may also play a vital role in the spread of the disease such as:
- mechanical or electrical trauma
- military service
- high levels of exercise
- high levels of agricultural chemicals
- high levels of a variety of heavy metals
However, there is no tangible evidence to prove that definite lifestyle changes can lower the risk of the disease.
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