MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

LATERAL SCLEROSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a common name for ALS
A
Lou Gehings disease
B
multiple sclerosis
C
william Johnson
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a rare neurological disease that affects motor neurons-those nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement.

Detailed explanation-2: -Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neuron disease (MND) or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a neurodegenerative disease that results in the progressive loss of motor neurons that control voluntary muscles.

Detailed explanation-3: -For many people living with ALS, realizing that they still have a purpose and a contribution to make to the world helps them feel less depressed. Whether it’s investing in relationships, mentoring, expressing your creativity or whatever you feel inspired to do, such activities can help you lead a fulfilling life.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are 2 main types of ALS: Sporadic. This is the most common form of ALS in the U.S., making up 90% to 95% of all cases. These cases occur randomly, without any known cause, and there is no family history of ALS .

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