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     • Sporadic ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a type of neurodegenerative disease that develops in a person without risk factors or a family history of ALS. Most ALS cases are sporadic. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for those who develop this disease.
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   What is sporadic ALS?

   • Sporadic ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a type of neurodegenerative disease that develops in a person without risk factors or a family history of ALS. Most ALS cases are sporadic.

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   What causes sporadic ALS?

   • Medical researchers are still trying to determine the cause of sporadic ALS. They have, however, found specific gene mutations and environmental factors that may play a role in its development. There are several genes associated with the onset of sporadic ALS. In 7% to 10% of cases, the C9orf72 gene is behind the disease.

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   What is the difference between sporadic ALS and familial ALS?

   • Sporadic ALS: About 90% to 95% of ALS cases are sporadic. This means the disease happens randomly. It’s not tied to any clear risk factor or family history of the disease. Familial ALS: Also called genetic ALS, it affects about 5% to 10% of people with ALS. It happens when you inherit the disease from one or both of your parents.

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   Dec 8, 2023 · Sporadic ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a type of neurodegenerative disease that develops in a person without risk factors or a family history of ALS. Most ALS cases are sporadic. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for those who develop this disease. ProfessionalStudioImages / Getty Images.

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   Apr 10, 2024 · Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a-my-o-TROE-fik LAT-ur-ul skluh-ROE-sis), known as ALS, is a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. ALS causes loss of muscle control.

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   Overview. Symptoms. Causes and Types. Sporadic ALS. Familial ALS. Guamanian ALS. Diagnosis. Treatment. Sporadic Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) This is the most common form of ALS in the U.S. These cases occur randomly, without any known cause, and there is no association with persons in the family with the disease. Clinical Trials.

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   Apr 10, 2024 · Sporadic and Familial ALS. Nearly all cases of ALS are considered sporadic, meaning the disease seems to occur at random with no clearly associated risk factors and no family history of the disease. Although family members of people with ALS are at an increased risk for the disease, the overall risk is very low, and most will not develop ALS.

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   Mar 15, 2023 · The term sporadic in ALS means without a clear pattern, and the individuals with these cases have no known family history of the disease. When more than one person in the same biological family has ALS, patients are said to have familial ALS.

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   Sporadic. This is the most common form of ALS in the U.S., making up 90% of cases. These cases occur randomly, without any known genetic cause or family history of ALS. Familial. This is an inherited form of ALS that affects a small amount of people.

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    Jun 15, 2021 · Healthcare providers also divide ALS into two categories, based on where the disease comes from: Sporadic ALS: About 90% to 95% of ALS cases are sporadic. This means the disease happens randomly. It’s not tied to any clear risk factor or family history of the disease. Familial ALS: Also called genetic ALS, it affects about 5% to 10% of people ...