This progressive disease targets the brain and the spinal cord causing the nerve cells in the spinal cord to slowly lose function. This is due to toxic proteins being released from the brain, which seap into the spinal cord, poisoning motor neurons. There are two types of ALS, Familial and Sporadic. Sporadic ALS is caused be a re-occuring head trauma, and is the most common type of ALS affecting 90-95% of patients. Familial ALS is hereditary, and only affects about 5-10% of those diagnosed. In the beginning stages of this disease, patients begin to lose strength in their arms and legs. Eventually causing twitching and loss of performing daily functions. As this condition advances, those affected will ultimately lose the ability to breathe and move on their own, leaving them completely paralyzed. On average, a person with ALS lives approximately three years with the help of certain tools. To this day, there are numerous electronic components designed to help those suffering from this disease live an easier
This progressive disease targets the brain and the spinal cord causing the nerve cells in the spinal cord to slowly lose function. This is due to toxic proteins being released from the brain, which seap into the spinal cord, poisoning motor neurons. There are two types of ALS, Familial and Sporadic. Sporadic ALS is caused be a re-occuring head trauma, and is the most common type of ALS affecting 90-95% of patients. Familial ALS is hereditary, and only affects about 5-10% of those diagnosed. In the beginning stages of this disease, patients begin to lose strength in their arms and legs. Eventually causing twitching and loss of performing daily functions. As this condition advances, those affected will ultimately lose the ability to breathe and move on their own, leaving them completely paralyzed. On average, a person with ALS lives approximately three years with the help of certain tools. To this day, there are numerous electronic components designed to help those suffering from this disease live an easier