Myasthenia Gravis Quiz

A condition where there is a breakdown in the normal communication between nerves and muscles, resulting in muscle weakness and easy fatigability. It is caused by abnormal immune reaction where your immune system produces antibodies that mistakenly attacks healthy parts of the body.

• Muscle weakness that is worse at the end of the day

• Repeated motions causes weakness which improves after rest

• Drooping eyelids

• Fatigue

• Double vision

• Numbness or abnormal sensation

• Hoarseness of voice worst in the evenings and nights

• Poor vision

There is no cure for myasthenia gravis, but various treatments, used alone or in combination are available to relieve symptoms . Medications to reduce symptoms, suppress the abnormal immune reaction and improve muscle contraction are prescribed, as well as physiotherapy. Myasthenia gravis is also associated with tumors in the thymus gland, which can be surgically removed.