Lou Gehrig’s disease, also known scientifically as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a severe neurological disease that progressively affects the body’s muscles.

Although it remains rare, its early signs are often misunderstood or overlooked because they can resemble benign conditions.

In this article, we will help you identify early symptoms that deserve special attention.

What is Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS)?

Lou Gehrig’s syndrome is a neurodegenerative disease that affects motor neurons, the nerve cells responsible for voluntary muscle movements.

It gradually causes:

Muscle weakness

Muscle atrophy

A loss of mobility

And in advanced forms breathing problems

Note: This condition does not impair intellectual abilities or the five senses. Patients remain clear-headed.

The first symptoms must not be ignored

Here are the most common early signs that occur in people with Lou Gehrig’s syndrome Continue on the next page ️ ️