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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 21

A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive degeneration of the motor neurons of the central nervous system. It results in weakness and atrophy of the muscles which leads to an inability to initiate and control voluntary movements.

Disease Alternative Name

lou gehrig disease
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
als
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    A case of Abdominal epilepsy *Chief Complaints* Loss of consciousness one episode Pain abdomen and loose stools *History* A female patient 25 year old came to the OPD with complaints of loss of consciousness after an episode pf loose stools prior to which she had severe crampy abdominal pain. Symptoms lasted for about 3-4 min witnessed by her mother.No h/o tonic clonic movements. No h/o fever headache giddiness, visual disturbance or ENT symptoms No post episode headache limb weakness Known case of IBS on diet.Hypothyroid on 25 mcg Thyronorm OD.. *Vitals* Normal *Investigations* EEG normal.MRI brain small nodular subependymal heterotopia adjacent to the atrium of right lateral ventricle. *Physical Examination* Nothing significant *Diagnosis* Abdominal Epilepsy *Management* Started on Tab Carbamazepine 300 mg incremental dosage

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