Understanding pseudobulbar affect in ALS
WHY IT MATTERS
Many ALS patients experience PBA but don't report it to their doctors, so learning the screening question could help you get diagnosed and treated for this treatable symptom that affects quality of life.
Pseudobulbar affect (PBA) is a condition where people with ALS have sudden, uncontrollable crying or laughing that doesn't match what they're actually feeling. A doctor named Richard Lewis explains what causes PBA, what it looks like, and shares a specific question he uses to ask patients about it—because many people don't mention this symptom unless directly asked.
Richard A. Lewis, MD explains pseudobulbar affect (PBA) in ALS, including causes, symptoms, and how emotional expression can become out of proportion. What specific screening question do you use to uncover underreported pseudobulbar affect? The post Understanding pseudobulbar affect in ALS appeared first on ALS News Today .
ASK YOUR DOCTOR
At your next neurology appointment, ask your doctor the specific screening question mentioned in this article or describe any sudden, uncontrollable laughing or crying episodes you've experienced.