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Causes for Lou Gehrig's disease are still a matter of research and considered largely unknown, although in at least 10% of cases there seems to be a significant genetic factor associated with mutations in various genes causal or related to production of one or more faulty enzymes. Glutamate is also known to have a role; protein misfolding seems to be significant, as do brain lesions which may cause the effects to propagate; some studies show promise in research of trauma and dietary issues.
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What diseases causes motor nerves to shrink and die?
lou gehrigs disease
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Is Lou gehrigs disease contagious?
i dont know so dont ask me
What is the prognosis for people who have multiple auto-immune disease your mother died from a disease that cause her muscles to atrophy similar to Lou gehrigs but it wasn't Lou gehrigs disease?
It is far too complex to judge based off this information. Your doctor will be able to diagnose and predict any diseases and or processes that you may have.
What is another name for lou gehrigs disease?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
What progressive neurological disorder is characterized by atrophy and eventual paralysis of all the muscles in the body?
Lou Gehrigs disease
What is the average age that you could be diagnosed with Lou Gehrigs disease?
It is around 40 - 50 but can occur rarely at other ages.
Did Lou Gehrig have any injuries?
ya that is why his career ended he had a disease with a really really long name so after he died from it they called it Lou gehrigs disease look it up if you really care what it is called
When is Lou Gehrigs birthday?
June 19, 1903
What was Lou Gehrigs diesed called?
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
What were Lou gehrigs goals?
To achieve well in playing baseball.
How old is Lou gehrigs living kid?
Lou Gehrig and his wife, Eleanor Twichell, had no children.
