ALS Symptoms: Early Signs, Muscle Twitches & Progression

ALS symptoms often begin with subtle muscle twitches and progress through distinct neurological stages. Early detection and understanding the final stages of the disease provide critical context for patient care.

Final Stages of ALS

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Christy Brogan

ALS, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, is a disease of progressive muscle weakness which occurs due to the destruction of motor neuron cells in the nervous system. Without these neurons, the brain is unable to send information to muscles.