Patient's question:
I have been feeling weak and a bit clumsy in my hands for the past few months. What's worse is that it's a bit difficult for me to walk, and swallowing food has also become challenging. Later, after a thorough examination, it was confirmed that I have motor neuron disease. What kind of help is needed: What are the symptoms of motor neuron disease?Doctor's answer:
Generally, the initial symptoms are weakness and swelling of the hand muscles. It usually starts on one side and then spreads to the other side. As the disease progresses, mixed upper and lower motor neuron symptoms reappear, which is known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. In the late stages of the disease, the muscles throughout the body become emaciated and swollen, leading to an inability to lift the eyes, difficulty breathing, and bedriddenness. Approximately 5-10% of cases have a history of hereditary transmission across generations, with varying rates of disease progression.