It remains one of the most dreaded and mysterious diseases in medicine: Lou Gehrig syndrome, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Behind this complex name lies a pathology that gradually affects the lives of those affected and affects their muscles and movements.
Causes: A mystery that remains unsolved
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It remains one of the most dreaded and mysterious diseases in medicine: Lou Gehrig syndrome, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Behind this complex name lies a pathology that gradually affects the lives of those affected and affects their muscles and movements.
Causes: A mystery that remains unsolved
Although the exact cause of ALS is unknown, scientists suspect a complex combination of genetic and environmental factors. Like a silent storm that unexpectedly erupts, the disease affects both people who have never had ALS and those with family history.
Two main forms of Lou Gehrig disease
There are two forms of ALS:
