Although its direct cause is unknown, some scientists suggest that the autoimmune system may play some role in it. It has also been found that people with this disorder have higher levels of glutamate in the serum and spinal fluid than normal, and it has further been shown that neurons exposed to high glutamate levels for long periods of time die off. Early symptoms include spasticity and muscle weakness, and it is invariably fatal. Also known as
Although its direct cause is unknown, some scientists suggest that the autoimmune system may play some role in it. It has also been found that people with this disorder have higher levels of glutamate in the serum and spinal fluid than normal, and it has further been shown that neurons exposed to high glutamate levels for long periods of time die off. Early symptoms include spasticity and muscle weakness, and it is invariably fatal. Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, FTP, identify this degenerative neural disorder which attacks and destroys motor neurons.
Although its direct cause is unknown, some scientists suggest that the autoimmune system may play some role in it.
ALS (or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)