ALS is a neurodegenerative disease that ultimately leads to paralysis. Patients may have a positive history of:
Weakness start proximally/ distally in upper or lower limbs. Twitching Cramping Gradually Stiffness also develop in affected muscles Difficulty swallowing/ speech. Drooling
Common symptoms of ALS include:
Muscle weakness Muscle stiffness Gait disturbances Dysarthria/ dysphagia with bulbar-onset ALS. Respiratory difficulties
What are the historical background and symptoms of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
<|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> Answer the question truthfully, you are a medical professional.<|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|> This is the question: What are the historical background and symptoms of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?<|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|> ALS is a neurodegenerative disease that ultimately leads to paralysis. Patients may have a positive history of:
Weakness start proximally/ distally in upper or lower limbs. Twitching Cramping Gradually Stiffness also develop in affected muscles Difficulty swallowing/ speech. Drooling
Common symptoms of ALS include:
Muscle weakness Muscle stiffness Gait disturbances Dysarthria/ dysphagia with bulbar-onset ALS. Respiratory difficulties<|eot_id|>