What are the symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

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I understand your concern and would explain that muscle twitching is a very common symptom related to many metabolic causes like high caffeine intake, dehydration, thyroid gland dysfunction, vitamin D or vitamin B12 deficiency, insomnia, etc. But when muscle twitching is associated with muscle wasting (loss of muscle volume) and muscle weakness, it is necessary to investigate ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) or peripheral neuropathy. ALS can also cause difficulty swallowing (choking with fluids and hard food) and a hoarse voice. I suggest performing some blood tests to investigate a possible metabolic cause:

1) Thyroid hormone levels.

2) Blood electrolytes.

3) Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 plasma levels.

I hope you will find this information helpful.

Kind regards.