3-rx.comCustomer Support
3-rx.com
   
HomeAbout UsFAQContactHelp
News Center
Health Centers
Medical Encyclopedia
Drugs & Medications
Diseases & Conditions
Medical Symptoms
Med. Tests & Exams
Surgery & Procedures
Injuries & Wounds
Diet & Nutrition
Special Topics



\"$alt_text\"');"); } else { echo"\"$alt_text\""; } ?>






You are here : 3-RX.com > Medical Encyclopedia > Diseases and Conditions > Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Diagnosis & Tests
      Category : Health Centers > Brain and Nervous System

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Alternate Names : Lou Gehrig Disease, Progressive Bulbar Palsy, ALS

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the disease diagnosed?

The diagnosis is based on special tests. One test that is used is electromyography or EMG for short. Another is a nerve conduction study, or NCV. A neurological exam and a clinical history are also used. Other diseases that mimic ALS, such as conditions known as cervical spinal or lumbar stenosis, must be ruled out.


Previous section

 

Next section

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Symptoms & Signs

 

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Prevention & Expectations

Author: Michael Curiel, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 12/17/01



\"$alt_text\"');"); } else { echo"\"$alt_text\""; } ?>





Home | About Us | FAQ | Contact | Advertising Policy | Privacy Policy | Bookmark Site