Should You See a Doctor?
Make an appointment with a healthcare professional if you experience persistent, unexplained muscle weakness, progressive difficulty walking, ongoing swallowing problems, or changes in speech.
A doctor may perform a neurological examination and, if appropriate, arrange tests such as electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies, or imaging to investigate possible causes.
Seek emergency medical attention for sudden weakness, sudden difficulty speaking, facial drooping, or sudden loss of coordination. These may be signs of a stroke and should not be attributed to ALS.
Can ALS Be Prevented?
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