Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
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Drugs labeled for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
3 medication ingredients list an association with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in current FDA labeling.
Symptoms associated with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
The following symptoms have been associated with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Anxiety
Intense feelings of nervousness, tension, or panic often arise in response to interpersonal stresses. There is...
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Dyspnea
Difficult or labored breathing. Dyspnea is a subjective feeling only the patient can rate, e.g., on a Borg sca...
Fatigable weakness of bulbar muscles
A type of weakness of the bulbar muscles (muscles of the mouth and throat responsible for speech and swallowin...
Fatigable weakness of respiratory muscles
A type of weakness of the muscles involved in breathing (respiration) that occurs after a muscle group is used...
Fatigable weakness of swallowing muscles
A type of weakness of the muscles involved in swallowing that occurs after a muscle group is used and lessens ...
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Foot dorsiflexor weakness
Weakness of the muscles responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot, that is, of the movement of the toes towards...
Generalized muscle weakness
Generalized weakness or decreased strength of the muscles, affecting both distal and proximal musculature....
Lower limb muscle weakness
Weakness of the muscles of the legs....
Pain
An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described...
Tongue fasciculations
Fasciculations or fibrillation affecting the tongue muscle....
Upper limb muscle weakness
Weakness of the muscles of the arms....
Weight loss
Reduction of total body weight....
Tests used to investigate Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a health condition described in medical literature. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is associated with 15 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Anxiety, Depression, Dysphagia, Dyspnea, Fatigable weakness of bulbar muscles, Fatigable weakness of respiratory muscles. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.