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5 Facts you should know about

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

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ALS is the most common type of motor neuron disease

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Early symptoms include muscle twitching, cramping, stiffness, weakness, slurred speech, and/or difficulty chewing or swallowing

3

The underlying neurological problems were first described by French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot

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Familial ALS accounts for 5-10% of all cases in the U.S. In families with familial ALS; there’s a 50% chance each offspring will inherit the gene mutation and may develop the disease.

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The average survival from onset to death is 2 to 4 years, though this can vary, and about 10% survive longer than 10 years

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