Motical for Motor Neuron Disease Treatment

Motor neurone diseases is a medical term thathas been widely used to refer to a group of neurological disorders thatselectively affect motor neurons which are the cells that control voluntarymuscle activity including speaking, walking, breathing, swallowing and generalmovement of the body.

Quick Facts

  • An assortment of neurological disorders
  • Have a serious impact on the motor neurons
  • Motor neurons are the cells that are responsible for controlling activities related to voluntary muscles such as:
    • Speaking
    • Walking
    • Breathing
    • Swallowing
    • General body movements
  • Get life threatening as well with progression of time
  • Cause progressive infirmity or death in extreme cases
  • Highly impacts brain functioning
  • Makes it difficult for the brain to carry out routine activities
  • Destroys voluntary muscles
  • A tragic and very serious type of disorder that can be caused due to various reasons

Motor Neuron Disease Causes

  • Genetic defect
  • Death or wastage of nerve cells
  • Inability of nerve cells to transmit messages to muscles
  • Muscle weakening

Motor Neuron Disease Symptoms

  • Breathing difficulties
  • Swallowing difficulties
  • Choking easily
  • Drooling
  • Gagging
  • Head drop due to weakness of the neck muscles
  • Muscle cramps
  • Fasciculation known as muscles contractions
  • Muscle weakness that gets worsened with time
  • Commonly involves one part of the body first, such as the arm or hand
  • Eventually leads to difficulty lifting, climbing stairs, and walking
  • Paralysis
  • Speech problems, such as a slow or abnormal speech pattern (slurring of words)
  • Voice changes, hoarseness in the voice
  • Sudden weight loss

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5/7/2013 1:24:25 PM
Written by alice ladlow
Motor neurone diseases is a medical term that has been widely used to refer to a group of neurological disorders that selectively affect motor neurons which are the cells that control voluntary muscle activity including speaking, walking, breathing, swallowing and general movement of the body.
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