Description:

Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disorder primarily characterized by muscle weakness and muscle fatigue. Although the disorder usually becomes apparent during adulthood, symptom onset may occur at any age. The condition may be restricted to certain muscle groups, particularly those of the eyes (ocular myasthenia), or may become more generalized (generalized myasthenia gravis) involving multiple muscle groups.

Cause:

Myasthenia gravis (autoimmune type) happens when your body’s immune system mistakenly attacks itself. Researchers aren’t sure why this happens. Studies suggest that certain immune system cells in your thymus gland have trouble identifying what’s a threat to your body (like bacteria or viruses) versus healthy components. A genetic change causes congenital myasthenia. Antibodies passed from a birthing parent to a fetus during pregnancy cause neonatal myasthenia.

Symptom:

• Double vision and drooping eyelids (ptosis) are the most common first symptoms • Breathing difficulty because of weakness of the chest wall muscles • Chewing or swallowing difficulty causing frequent gagging choking or drooling • Difficulty climbing stairs lifting objects or rising from a seated position • Difficulty talking • Drooping head • Facial paralysis or weakness of the facial muscles • Fatigue • Hoarseness or changing voice • Difficulty maintaining steady gaze

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