Motor neurone disease (MND)
A team of HCA UK consultant neurologists and therapists can diagnose and support people with motor neurone disease
About
Need to know
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Symptoms of motor neuron disease icon plus
Early symptoms of MND can include:
- weakness in the ankle or leg
- tripping up more often
- slurred speech
- difficulty swallowing
- a weak grip
- muscle cramps
- twitches
- thinning arms or leg muscles
- difficulty to control crying
- laughing in inappropriate situations
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Diagnosis icon plus
MND has similar symptoms to other diseases, which can make it harder to diagnose. You will see a consultant neurologist, who may order a lumbar puncture, when a thin needle is used to remove and test the fluid from within your spine. They may also order tests to measure the electrical activity in your muscles and nerves, as well as a scan of your brain and spine blood tests. -
Potential treatment options icon plus
There’s no cure for motor neurone disease, but there are various treatments and therapies that can help you manage your symptoms. A medicine to slow down the progress of the condition, and there are medicines to relieve muscle stiffness and to help make swallowing easier. Therapies include physiotherapy and exercise to reduce stiffness; speech and language therapy to help with speech; occupational therapy to make everyday tasks easier; psychological and emotional support to help you cope with the condition.
Our consultants
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
Our locations
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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Chiswick Medical Centre
Bond House
347-353 Chiswick High Road
London W4 4HS
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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Platinum Medical Centre
15 - 17 Lodge Road
London
NW8 7JA
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
Book an appointment
Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
Call us today
020 7079 4344