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==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
To determine if you have ALS, your doctor will perform an evaluation that includes a physical exam, medical history and lab tests such as blood and urine tests. An Electromyography (EMG), electrical studies of muscle, test is very sensitive in detecting lower motor neuron disease. Other factors in determination include,
To determine if you have ALS, your doctor will perform an evaluation that includes a physical exam, medical history and lab tests such as blood and urine tests. An Electromyography (EMG) test, electrical studies of muscle, is very sensitive in detecting lower motor neuron disease. Other factors in determination include,
* spasticity
* spasticity
* the loss of strength
* the loss of strength
In most cases, ALS does not affect a person's mental abilities, senses, reasoning, memory, or personality.
In most cases, ALS does not affect a person's mental abilities, senses, reasoning, memory, or personality.
==Causes and Risk Factors==
==Causes and Risk Factors==