Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, results in the degeneration of motor neurons. These are the nerve cells that control the muscles. If these cells die, the muscles eventually atrophy.
Charcot’s disease: here are the first symptoms of this condition
© shutterstock3/9 The first signs of Charcot’s disease
The first signs of this disease are muscle weakness. Patients have particular difficulty walking or holding objects. Their motor skills are impaired.
© shutterstock4/9 Two types of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
There are two forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The first affects the spinal cord and primarily affects men. The second is the bulbar form, which affects women and impacts the muscles of the throat and mouth. One in three patients has this form.
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