Question

What are degenerative diseases ehy/are they called so?

Answer 1

Degenerative nerve diseases affect many of your body's activities, such as balance, movement, talking, breathing, and heart function. Many of these diseases are genetic. Sometimes the cause is a medical condition such as alcoholism, a tumor, or a stroke. Other causes may include toxins, chemicals, and viruses. Sometimes the cause is not known.

Degenerative nerve diseases include

Alzheimer's diseaseAmyotrophic lateral sclerosisFriedreich's ataxiaHuntington's diseaseLewy body diseaseParkinson's diseaseSpinal muscular atrophy