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ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is typically not inherited. However, around 5-10% of cases are due to genetic factors. In these cases, a mutation in certain genes can increase the risk of developing ALS.
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Can you catch Lou Gehrig's Disease from someone?
No, Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) is not contagious and cannot be transmitted from person to person. It is a neurodegenerative disease that primarily affects motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord.
What disease did Lou Gehrig have?
Lou Gehrig had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. This disease is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease in the United States.
Is Lou Gehrig's disease a communicable disease?
No, Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) is not a communicable disease. It is a neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. It is not contagious and cannot be transmitted from person to person.
What does Stephen Hawking suffer from?
Lou Gehrig's disease
Can yeast over growth be a cause for Lou Gehrig's disease?
No, yeast overgrowth is not a known cause of Lou Gehrig's disease. Lou Gehrig's disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a neurodegenerative disease with complex causes that are not linked to yeast overgrowth. Research suggests that genetics and environmental factors play a role in the development of ALS.
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Is Lou gehrigs disease contagious?
i dont know so dont ask me
What diseases causes motor nerves to shrink and die?
lou gehrigs disease
What is the prognosis for people who have multiple auto-immune disease your mother died from a disease that cause her muscles to atrophy similar to Lou gehrigs but it wasn't Lou gehrigs disease?
It is far too complex to judge based off this information. Your doctor will be able to diagnose and predict any diseases and or processes that you may have.
What is another name for lou gehrigs disease?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
What progressive neurological disorder is characterized by atrophy and eventual paralysis of all the muscles in the body?
Lou Gehrigs disease
What is the average age that you could be diagnosed with Lou Gehrigs disease?
It is around 40 - 50 but can occur rarely at other ages.
Did Lou Gehrig have any injuries?
ya that is why his career ended he had a disease with a really really long name so after he died from it they called it Lou gehrigs disease look it up if you really care what it is called
When is Lou Gehrigs birthday?
June 19, 1903
How you can avoid Lou Gehrigs disease?
Its difficult. Lat amiotrph. Scl (or LAS). Some says it ALS. If it is to the gene or DNA of someone, no ways how to bypass it. Only the option is <to the next generation> it doesn't appear as dominant gene factor. Khuda jaane..God knows..when the trigger or to whom it will be triggered. If some have Lou Gehrigs (Lateral amiotrophic sclerosis, only maintaining medicines). shukriya (thanks)
What were Lou gehrigs goals?
To achieve well in playing baseball.
What was Lou Gehrigs diesed called?
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
