motor neurone disease Flashcards
1
Q
what do MD patients usually present with?
A
muscle weakness and muscle wasting
later one they have problems swallowing and breathing and problems with speech
2
Q
describe MD
A
upper and/ or motor neurone symptoms with no sensory symtpoms
it is untreatable and rapidly progressive
average survival is 3 years
3
Q
what is ALS?
A
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
similar to motor neurone disease
4
Q
how do diagnose MD?
A
diagnosis of exlcusion
5
Q
is frontotemporal dementia a sign in MD?
A
yes
