Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease. MG is caused by a defect in the way nerves transmit signals to muscles. Firstly symptoms are reviewed and diagnosis and treatment is started. MG targets the communication point between the nerve and muscle (called the neuromuscular junction).
To diagnose this condition, doctor will review your symptoms and your medical history and conduct a physical examination, the diagnostic tests include: Neurological Examination, edrophonium test, ice pack test, blood analysis, repetitive nerve stimulation, single-fiber electromyography, imaging scans and pulmonary function tests. There is no cure for myasthenia gravis. However, most therapies (treatments) are very effective in controlling symptoms. In fact, the majority of Myasthenia Gravis patients who undergo treatment become completely free of symptoms, and can lead normal (or near normal) lives.…
