can kids get Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

Question

im 15 and having muscle jerking twitching...and other things???

Answer 1

No. ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's disease, is an adult disease. It develops between the ages of 40 and 70, with most people being in their 50s when affected.

Please see a doctor to find out about your muscle twitching. It could simply be a deficiency (potassium) or tics. The cause of tics is unknown but is thought to be stress. Tics usually go away on their own in time, which can range from a few weeks to several months. Tics are common in children and teens but usually not present in adulthood.

Please see a doctor to be on the safe side.