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Lou Gehrig’s Disease: Early Symptoms of ALS You Should Know
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurological condition that damages the motor neurons responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement.Neurological Conditions
ALS can be difficult to recognize in its early stages because symptoms may begin subtly and can resemble many other conditions. Early signs often involve progressive muscle weakness, twitching, cramping, clumsiness, speech changes, or difficulty swallowing. ([Mayo Clinic][1])
Having one of these symptoms does not mean someone has ALS. Diagnosis requires a neurological examination and testing to rule out other possible causes.
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- Increasing Weakness in One Hand or Arm
ALS may begin with weakness in a single limb.
A person might notice that they:Genetic syndrome testing
Drop objects more often
Have difficulty turning keys
Struggle to button clothing
Cannot grip objects as firmly
Have trouble writing or using utensils
The weakness typically becomes
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progressively more noticeable rather than appearing once and disappearing. Hand weakness and clumsiness are among recognized early symptoms of ALS. ([MayoClinic][
