The motor neurone diseases (MND) or motor neuron diseases are a group of neurological disorders that selectively affect motor neurons, the cells that control voluntary muscle activity including speaking, walking, breathing, swallowing and general movement of the body. They are generally progressive in nature, and can cause progressive disability and death. The drug riluzole can slow progression slightly; apart from this the medical care is suppor...
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Associated medical specialties:
Includes classifications:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ,
- Progressive muscular atrophy ,
- Progressive bulbar palsy ,
- Pseudobulbar palsy ,
- Primary lateral sclerosis ,
- Other motor neuron diseases
Also known as:
- Motor neurone disease,
- MND,
- Motor neuron disorder
