ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It leads to the gradual loss of muscle control, causing weakness, difficulties with speaking, swallowing, and eventually breathing. The exact cause of ALS is not fully understood, but it can occur sporadically or as a hereditary condition. There is currently no cure, and treatment focuses on managing symptoms and improving quality of life. ALS is often recognized in notable cases, such as that of baseball player Lou Gehrig, after whom the disease is colloquially known as "Lou Gehrig's disease."