Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - A Case Report
Author(s) -
Fousiya Kunjumon Subaida,
Diya Sarju,
Binsha Malliyekal Abdulkhadar,
Divya Venugopal
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
indian journal of pharmacy practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0974-8326
DOI - 10.5530/ijopp.10.2.31
Subject(s) - amyotrophic lateral sclerosis , medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , disease
This is a case of 54 year old male patient with Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis. The patient is a known case of ALS. Patient came with features of quadriparesis of 1 year duration. Limb weakness started in each limb and slowly progressed to involve all four limbs. Patient also have difficulty in walking due to severe stiffness in both lower limb. Final diagnosis of MND-ALS was made because of limbs having both UMN and LMN signs which was confirmed by nerve conduction study and was treated with T. Riluzole 50 mg OD.
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