Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is the most common motor neuron disease (MND) in a group of illnesses that involve both upper and lower motor neurons. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes motor neuron degeneration and death, resulting in muscle weakness and respiratory failure. Most patients present with unilateral lower motor neuron symptoms (ie, unilateral upper extremity weakness) that progresses predictably to include lower motor neuron and bulbar symptoms. With both sporadic and familial forms, a single and precise etiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is lacking. There are multiple genetic and environmental proposed causes. ALS is incurable, and treatment focuses on symptom management and addressing family and caregiver stress.This topic will review the etiology, diagnosis, and evaluation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In addition, it outlines the treatments and interventions available. This topic highlights the role of the interprofessional healthcare team in evaluating and treating patients with ALS.
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