Myasthenia Gravis

What is Myasthenia Gravis?

In myasthenia gravis, the immune system makes antibodies that block or destroy many of your muscles' receptor sites for a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine (as-uh-teel-KOH-leen). With fewer receptor sites available, your muscles receive fewer nerve signals. This causes weakness

Symptoms

There are a number of symptoms of Stroke, which may include

This happens when the communication between nerves and muscles breaks down. There's no cure for myasthenia gravis. Treatment can help with symptoms. These symptoms can include weakness of arm or leg muscles, double vision, drooping eyelids, and problems with speaking, chewing, swallowing and breathing.

Complications

There are a number of Complications of Stroke, which may include

The most serious complications of myasthenia gravis is a myasthenia crisis. This is a condition of extreme muscle weakness, particularly of the diaphragm and chest muscles that support breathing. Breathing may become shallow or ineffective.

Causes

What causes myasthenia gravis? Myasthenia gravis is not inherited and it is not contagious. It generally develops later in life when antibodies in the body attack normal receptors on muscle. This blocks a chemical needed to stimulate muscle contraction.

Prevention

There are a number of Prevention of Stroke, which may include

Try to prevent infections with careful hygiene and by avoiding sick people.
Treat infections promptly.
Do not become overheated or too cold.
Avoid overexertion.
Learn effective methods of dealing with stress.

Risk factors

There are a number of Risk factors of Stroke, which may include

Women are more likely to develop MG between the ages of 20-30.
Men are more likely to develop MG between the ages of 60-70.
People with certain genetic markers (called HLA-B8, DR3) are more likely to develop MG.

How is it diagnosed?

The first medicine used for myasthenia gravis is usually a tablet called pyridostigmine, which helps electrical signals travel between the nerves and muscles. It can reduce muscle weakness, but the effect only lasts a few hours so you'll need to take it several times a day.

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How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

Surgery to remove the thymus gland, known as a thymectomy, may sometimes be recommended if you have myasthenia gravis. This has been shown to improve myasthenia symptoms in some people with an unusually large thymus (a small gland in the chest), although not in people with a thymus that's grown abnormally (a thymoma).

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