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ALS, otherwise called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a type of degenerative disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscles. The symptoms include difficulty walking, falling, leg weakness, muscle cramps or twitching, and behavioral changes.

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What is the possibility of muscle twitch for a long period without any related symptoms to be ALS?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand the problem you are facing, it is partly due to anxiety and partly due to nerve and muscle hyperactivity.

Why do I have weakness in my arms and legs?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. I completely understand your concern.

Do I have fasciculation on my left thigh because of ALS?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some details about your symptoms: 1.

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Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Dr. Hitesh Kumar

How to manage my post-COVID muscle weakness due to ALS?

Hello. Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms could be related to benign fasciculation syndrome.

Why am I having twitches in different parts of my body?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern.

Why do I have muscle twitching after the COVID vaccine?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some further detail about your symptoms: 1.

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Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Is ALS a hereditary risk?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is familial in only 10 % of cases. The diagnosis is mainly clinical (with characteristic symptoms).

I have twitching of different muscles. Can I be sure it is not ALS?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Frequent muscle twitches without any muscle weakness or atrophy and normal reflexes can be due to anxiety. The other possibility can be benign fasciculation syndrome.

Answered By
Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Can anxiety cause foot drop and twitches in the body?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is good that your foot drop is improving in a five weeks period. The twitches that you are feeling may be due to anxiety also.

Answered By
Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Dr. Hitesh Kumar

I have twitches in arms, hands, feet and upper body. Should I concern about ALS or MND?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms are not suggestive of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) or MND (motor neuron disease).

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