Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease. It targets the communication point between the nerve and muscle (called the neuromuscular junction). In MG, antibodies block, alter, or destroy the neurotransmitter receptors on muscle tissue. Since the muscles can’t receive the signal to contract, people with MG become weak. MG is caused by a defect in the way nerves transmit signals to muscles.
Movement is initiated by impulses travelling down a nerve and reaching the nerve ending, where a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine is released. Acetylcholine binds or attaches to receptors on the muscle and makes the muscle contract. The strength of the contraction depends on how much acetylcholine the muscles receive. The symptoms of MG includes: A drooping eyelid Blurred or double vision Slurred speech Difficulty chewing and swallowing Weakness in the arms and legs Chronic muscle fatigue…
