Lewis Mudy, who was on the national team’s mission rugby her England won the World Championship in 2003 was diagnosed with motor neurons disease.
The former English athlete rugby has 71 appearances with the country’s national team. In his career, he has competed for Leicester Tigers for 15 years (1996 -2010) and Bath Rugby for two years until he finished his 3rd 2012.
He learned that he is suffering from motor neurons and remains in good health, but this particular disease will cause him weakness in the muscles. “It was difficult to understand it and very shocking for me and my family.” said Muda.
What is the Motor Neurons Disease (MND)
It is a rare condition that affects the brain and nerves, causing weakness in the muscles, which worsens over time. Kinetic neurons are the cells that send commands to the muscles, and the disease causes their weakness.
Symptoms
- Progressive muscle weakness and atrophy (muscle atrophy).
- Difficulties in walking, swallowing, speech and breathing.
- Can lead to kinetic paralysis.
Diagnosis and treatment
The diagnosis is made by a neurologist based on clinical examination and electromyography. There is still no definitive treatment, but medicines and intensive physiotherapy can slow down the progression of the disease.