Lou Gehrig's Disease, medically called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that damages motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness and atrophy. It commonly starts with subtle symptoms like muscle cramps or difficulty speaking or swallowing and gradually worsens, affecting movement, speech, and breathing. The term honors baseball player Lou Gehrig, who was diagnosed in the 1930s.
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