Does amyotrophic lateral sclerosis skip generations in inheritance?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neuron disease, may possibly be inherited through generations. The exact cause of ALS is still not very clear, but there is a certain genetic predisposition. Patients with ALS gradually experience symptoms such as limb weakness and muscle atrophy. As the disease progresses, it will eventually lead to difficulties in speech, swallowing disorders, and breathing difficulties, resulting in the patient losing the ability to take care of themselves independently and requiring full-time care from others. Currently, ALS is an incurable disease. The treatment available to patients includes medications to nourish the nerves and systematic rehabilitation training. However, this treatment can only improve the symptoms to a certain extent and enhance the quality of life but cannot stop the progression of the disease. Eventually, the patient will be confined to bed.
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