Motor Neurone Disease

There is currently no cure, but treatments can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. This includes:

The exact cause is still unknown in most cases. However:

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is the most common form of MND. In some countries (like the U.S.), MND and ALS are often used interchangeably, but MND is the broader term used more commonly in the UK and other countries.

Common early signs include:

MND is a progressive neurological disorder that affects motor neurons – the nerve cells that control voluntary muscles. Over time, it leads to muscle weakness, wasting, and eventually paralysis, though the brain’s cognitive functions often remain intact.