Amyottrophic lateral sclerosis

Question 1

Steady and progressive degeneration of corticospinal tracts and anterior horn cells

Answer 1

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Question 2

Stiffness, awkward movements; cramps, weakness and muscle atrophy of hands or feet, weakness progresses to forearms, shoulders, and lower limbs

Answer 2

Sign and Symptoms of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Question 3

Suggesed by progressive, generalized motor weakness without significant sensory abnormalities – series of tests to rule out other causes of muscle weakness

Answer 3

Diagnosis of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Question 4

Supportive care, drugs that slow the release of glutamate have been shown to slow the progression

Answer 4

Treatment for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis