In the medical field there are many medical conditions and diseases that we come across. Some are popular and some we don't often hear about. The disease I would like to talk about is called Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis also known as ALS. Many people may also know ALS to be known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. This disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It also can’t be cured, but treatment may help. Many that develop ALS are the ages of 40 to 70. However, in some cases as early as 20 and 30 ALS has been diagnosed. It is more common in men than woman. It is actually a popular disease among military veterans that were deployed during the gulf war. When someone is diagnosed with ALS
