⚛ALS Symptoms

Early

Muscle Weakness: Gradual weakness in arms, legs, or hands, often starting on one side.

Early

Balance or coordination issues: Frequent tripping or falling.

Early

Muscle Twitching: Small, involuntary muscle contractions (fasciculations) in arms, legs, or tongue.

Progressed

Difficulty Speaking: Slurred or slowed speech due to weakening of facial and throat muscles.

Progressed

Loss of fine motor control: Making handling objects, writing, or walking without assistance difficult.

Progressed

Difficulty Swallowing: Trouble eating or drinking as throat muscles weaken.

Major

Breathing Problems: Weakness in respiratory muscles leading to shortness of breath.

Major

Inability to speak, chew, or swallow: Often necessitating feeding tubes and augmentative communication devices.

Major

Paralysis: Loss of voluntary muscle control in most parts of the body.

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