ALS, a motor neuron disorder, can have a wide range of effects, from mild manual dexterity to difficulty walking. Pointing to the importance of patient psychology, experts recommend that the treatment should be followed together with the support of a neurologist, physical therapist and psychiatrist/psychologist.
NPISTANBUL Hospital Neurology Specialist Dr. Celal Şalçini said that Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS / MND) is a disorder of motor neurons.
Dr. Celal Şalçini noted that ALS disease can cause varying degrees of disability, from mild hand dexterity weakness to severe disability such as difficulty walking.
Pointing out the importance of support for the patient, Dr. Celal Şalçini said, "For these disabilities, physical support will be required from the family and close environment at every stage of the disease, in addition to psychological and later psychological support. In addition to a neurologist following these patients, a physical therapist or physiotherapist, as well as a psychiatrist and / or psychologist for both the patient and his/her relatives should be followed up."
Psychological support is important
Dr. Celal Şalçini said, "At this stage, as a neurologist, we recommend that patients and their relatives receive professional support, especially in terms of their mental health. In this way, we try to prevent patients and their relatives from losing their motivation, experiencing mental breakdown, experiencing chronic fatigue and eventually becoming depressed as much as possible."
