What is ALS? MLB celebrates Lou Gehrig Day
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On Wednesday, the MLB will celebrate Lou Gehrig Day honoring one of the game’s greatest while also raising awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the fatal disease that claimed his life at age 37 and is often referred to by his name.
The disease, which is always fatal, causes patients’ brains to lose connection with muscles, eventually robbing them of the ability to walk, talk, eat and eventually breathe. Symptoms may start with difficulty walking or doing normal activities, with patients tripping, or feeling weakness in the legs or feet. Muscle twitches or cramps, or having trouble grasping objects may also be a sign.More Related News
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