Motor neuron disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), occurs
when specialist nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord called motor, neurons stop
working properly. This is known as neurodegeneration. Motor neurons control important
muscle activity, such as: gripping.
Symptoms
- muscle aches
- cramps
- twitching
- clumsiness
- stumbling
- muscle wasting
- weight loss
- fatigue
Treatment
There is no cure for motor neuron disease; Medications may be prescribed
to control involuntary muscle twitching, muscle cramps and excess saliva.
