ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a serious condition that attacks the nervous system. The nervous system is made up of cells that control our muscles. When these cells become damaged by ALS, the muscles become weak and eventually useless. The disease usually begins in the hands, feet or limbs, and then spreads to the muscles that control chewing, swallowing, speaking and breathing. Most people with ALS die of respiratory failure within three to five years after symptoms begin. To get answers to all your ALS questions, visit our list of Recommended Sites.
The cause of ALS is unknown and the condition usually attacks at random in late middle age (between 40 and 60). Unfortunately, there is no available treatment that can reverse the course of the disease. PhillyHealthInfo.org is here to help you get answers to your questions and find health services in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County. Our resource list in the blue box on the right side of the page is a good place to start.
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