myasthenia gravis

Summary

Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by fluctuating weakness of voluntary muscle groups 1 , as well as visual problems such as drooping eyelids (ptosis) and double vision (diplopia). 2 It can also cause changes in facial expressions and weakness of the eye muscles. 3 Muscle weakness and fatigue may vary rapidly in intensity and worsen as muscles are used. 4 2

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1 myasthenia.org 2 www.hopkinsmedicine.org 3 www.ninds.nih.gov 4 www.mayoclinic.org


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Summary Myasthenia gravis (my-us-THEE-nee-uh GRAY-vis) is characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of any of the muscles under your voluntary control. It's caused by a breakdown in the normal communication between nerves and muscles.
Myasthenia gravis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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Summary Myasthenia gravis (pronounced My-as-theen-ee-a grav-us) comes from the Greek and Latin words meaning "grave muscular weakness." The most common form of MG is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder that is characterized by fluctuating weakness of the voluntary muscle groups.
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These are the most common 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…
Myasthenia Gravis | Johns Hopkins Medicine
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Three types of myasthenic symptoms in children can be distinguished: [30] Transient neonatal myasthenia occurs in 10 to 15% of babies born to mothers afflicted with the disorder, and disappears...
Myasthenia gravis - Wikipedia
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Common symptoms of myasthenia gravis include: droopy eyelids double vision difficulty making facial expressions problems chewing and difficulty swallowing slurred speech weak arms, legs or neck shortness of breath and…
Myasthenia gravis - NHS
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In myasthenia gravis , muscle weakness often first appears in the muscles of the face, neck and jaw. The arm and leg muscles are affected later. Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an…
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) - Diseases - Muscular Dystrophy Association
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What are the symptoms of myasthenia gravis? Eyes. MG can cause dropping of the eyelids, as well as double or blurry vision. You may also experience overall weakness... Face. In…
Myasthenia Gravis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Causes - Healthline
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The following symptoms are commonly associated with myasthenia gravis: Weakness of the eye muscles (ocular myasthenia) Drooping of one or both eyelids (ptosis) Blurred or double vision (diplopia) Changes in…
Myasthenia Gravis - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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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…
Myasthenia Gravis - National Organization for Rare Disorders
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Myasthenia gravis is considered to be an autoimmune disorder. In an autoimmune disease, some of the body's antibodies (special proteins in your body that are supposed to be programmed to…
The Basics of Myasthenia Gravis - WebMD
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