What is Myasthenia?

Description of the disease

Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the neuromuscular transmission. This leads to muscle weakness and rapid fatigue, affecting various bodily functions such as breathing, swallowing, and movement.

Classification

• Autoimmune myasthenia gravis
• Congenital myasthenia gravis

Symptoms

• Muscle weakness
• Rapid fatigue
• Difficulty breathing
• Difficulty swallowing

Causes

Myasthenia gravis is caused by abnormalities in the immune system, leading to impaired neuromuscular transmission. The exact causes of the disease are not fully understood.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of myasthenia gravis may involve clinical examinations, electromyography, and antibody analysis.

Treatment

Treatment of myasthenia gravis involves the use of immunosuppressants, osteopathy therapy, and physiotherapy.

Prevention

There are currently no specific methods of prevention for myasthenia gravis, however, a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition can help strengthen the immune system.

Physician

To diagnose and treat myasthenia gravis, it is recommended to consult a neurologist or neurosurgeon.