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Motor Neurone Disease (MND)

Motor neurone disease (MND) is a rare, progressive neurological condition that causes damage to your nervous system, affecting your brain and motor neurones (also known as neurons). Your motor neurones are responsible for controlling your movements. They help you speak, swallow, breathe and move. As the condition progresses, your muscles weaken and stop working.

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Symptoms

Symptoms of MND include:

A weak grip
Shortness of breath
Slurred speech (dysarthria)
Weight loss or muscle wasting
Muscle spasms, cramps and twitches
Weakness in your shoulder, ankle or leg
Uncontrollable crying or laughing (emotional lability)

Life expectancy

Unfortunately, this condition is fatal and eventually leads to death. People typically have a life expectancy of two to five years after diagnosis. However, some people can manage it for a lot longer. A famous example is Stephen Hawking, who lived with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), the most common type of MND, for 55 years.
Diagnosis

We use a series of tests to diagnose MND, including blood tests, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), electromyography (EMG), and a nerve conduction test. Once we have confirmed your diagnosis, we can recommend treatments to alleviate your symptoms and slow the progression of your condition.
Treatment

Treatment might involve physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and advice from a dietician. Medication may also help relieve muscle stiffness or spasms and slow your condition’s progression. Book an appointment with our specialist to arrange diagnostic tests for MND and determine the most suitable treatment.

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