With ALS, inpatient treatment may become necessary for different reasons. At the onset of the disease, especially if the diagnosis is uncertain, the wide ranging investigations can necessitate a short admission to our clinic.

However, the most frequent reason for admission is symptomatic treatment of ALS induced dysphagia with a feeding tube. If the dysphagia increases, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) may be necessary. A PEG is placed in the course of a short stay of 3 to 4 days in the neurology clinic.

What has to be done?
Contact your health insurance to check that the costs of inpatient treatment are covered

What should you be aware of?
Drugs that alter blood clotting (e.g. ASA, aspirin, warfarin etc.) must be stopped 7 days before placement of the PEG.

This does not apply to diagnostic admission.

Appointment:
You will usually be given an appointment in the outpatient clinic or in the subsequent doctor’s letter. If you are unable to keep the appointment, please let us know in good time by telephone
(Tel.: 030.45 05 60 132).

Time:
Please come to ward 7B at 10.00 a.m.

Place:
Virchow Clinic, Neurology Clinic
Mittelallee 2, 4th floor, ward 7B

What should you bring with you?

• Referral from your doctor
• Cost cover by your health insurance