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   What are the long-term effects of myasthenia gravis?

   • 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. The airway may become blocked because of weakened throat muscles and build up of secretions.

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   What are some possible treatments for myasthenia gravis?

   • Today, myasthenia gravis can generally be controlled. There are several therapies available to help reduce and improve muscle weakness. Thymectomy. This operation to remove the thymus gland (which often is abnormal in individuals with myasthenia gravis) can reduce symptoms and may cure some people, possibly by rebalancing the immune system.

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   What is the prognosis for myasthenia gravis?

   • Myasthenia gravis is a lifelong medical condition. Early detection is key to managing this condition. The goal of treatment is to increase general muscle function and prevent swallowing and breathing problems. Most people with myasthenia gravis can improve their muscle strength and lead normal or near normal lives.

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   What are some common symptoms of myasthenia gravis?

   • What are the symptoms of myasthenia gravis? Visual problems, including drooping eyelids (ptosis) and double vision (diplopia) Muscle weakness and fatigue may vary rapidly in intensity over days or even hours and worsen as muscles are used (early fatigue) Facial muscle involvement causing a mask-like appearance; a smile may appear more like a snarl

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2. www.rarediseaseadvisor.com › disease-info-pagesMyasthenia Gravis Prognosis - Rare Disease Advisor

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   Prognosis. Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disease in which the body attacks components of the neuromuscular junction (NMJ), causing weakness of voluntary skeletal muscles and fatigue with repetitive movements. MG especially affects the eyes, peripheral extremities, bulbar system, and respiratory system. 1.

3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesMyasthenia Gravis: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Nov 10, 2023 · Myasthenia gravis is a chronic (long-lasting) neuromuscular condition (it affects the junction between your nerves and muscles). There isn’t a cure, but effective treatment can help you manage your symptoms and function well.

4. www.ninds.nih.gov › sites › defaultMyasthenia Gravis fact sheet - National Institute of ...

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   Approximately 15 to 20 percent of people with myasthenia gravis experience at least one myasthenic crisis. However, up to one-half of people may have no obvious cause for their myasthenic crisis. Certain medications have been shown to cause myasthenia gravis.

5. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK559331Myasthenia Gravis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Aug 8, 2023 · Myasthenia gravis, similar to other autoimmune disorders, occurs in genetically susceptible individuals and has no specific cure. Current treatment regimens aim to reduce the level of inflammation and improve the patient's symptoms.

   • Published: 2023/08/08

6. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesClinical predictors for the prognosis of myasthenia gravis

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   Apr 19, 2017 · There were 45 female and 38 male patients, with a median age of 39.8 ± 20.3 years old (from4 to 74 years). Fifty nine patients presented with only ocular signs and symptoms (OMG) at disease onset and twenty-four patients presented with generalized symptoms (GMG) at disease onset.

   • Author: Lili Wang, Yun Zhang, Maolin He

   • Publish Year: 2017

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Myasthenia_gravisMyasthenia gravis - Wikipedia

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   In people with myasthenia gravis, older forms of iodinated contrast used for medical imaging have caused an increased risk of exacerbation of the disease, but modern forms have no immediate increased risk. Prognosis. The prognosis of people with MG is generally good, as is quality of life, when given very good treatment.

8. www.merckmanuals.com › myasthenia-gravisMyasthenia Gravis - Neurologic Disorders - Merck Manual ...

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   Myasthenia gravis is characterized by episodic muscle weakness and easy fatigability caused by autoantibody- and cell-mediated destruction of acetylcholine receptors. It is more common among young women and older men but may occur in men or women at any age.