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Primary Lateral Sclerosis
Medical Questions » Primary Lateral Sclerosis
| Name: Primary Lateral Sclerosis |
| Also known as: |
| Very rare form of motor neuron disease (see separate entry) that affects the nerves that supply the muscles of the limbs. |
Causes of Primary Lateral Sclerosis
Unknown, but results in a progressive degeneration of the motor cortex (muscle controlling part) of the brain. |
Symptoms of Primary Lateral Sclerosis
Muscles in the limbs and throat go into spasms and become progressively weaker. Movement, speech and swallowing become difficult. |
Tests for Primary Lateral Sclerosis
Biopsy of the affected part of the brain is the only diagnostic test. |
Treatment for Primary Lateral Sclerosis
No cure available, and treatment is aimed at relieving muscle spasm, assisting feeding, preventing infections, aiding breathing and making the patient as comfortable as possible. Physiotherapy on a very regular basis is
essential.
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Complications of Primary Lateral Sclerosis of its treatment
Lung infections such as pneumonia develop, and often lead to death. |
Likely Outcome of Primary Lateral Sclerosis
Slowly progressive, but may not cause death for many years. |
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