Myasthenia gravis is a disease characterized by a certain type of muscle weakness. As this eMedTV article explains, the weakness increases during activity and improves after rest. This page lists the causes, symptoms, and treatments of this disease.
Ocular myasthenia gravis is a condition that can cause eye weakness that increases during activity. This eMedTV segment provides an overview of this condition, including information on its symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, myasthenia gravis is caused by a defect in the transmission of nerve impulses to muscles. This article discusses this topic in detail and talks about how the disorder is considered an autoimmune disease.
This portion of the eMedTV library provides a list of several myasthenia gravis symptoms, such as drooping of one or both eyelids, blurred or double vision, and impaired speech. This Web page covers both common and uncommon signs and symptoms.
Tests used to make a myasthenia diagnosis include a blood test and an edrophonium test. This eMedTV segment explains the process of making a myasthenia diagnosis, including information on why myasthenia gravis may be difficult to diagnose.
This eMedTV Web page highlights various treatments for myasthenia gravis, such as medications, thymectomy, and plasmapheresis. This page describes these options and provides statistics on spontaneous improvement of symptoms.
In adults with myasthenia gravis, the thymus gland is abnormal (it contains unusual types of immune cells). This eMedTV segment describes the current research that is examining the correlation between myasthenia gravis and the thymus gland.
For most patients with myasthenia gravis, the prognosis is good. This eMedTV segment provides an overview of the myasthenia gravis prognosis and explains that patients who receive treatment are likely to see an improvement in their symptoms.
As this eMedTV article explains, an important area of focus in myasthenia gravis research is to improve current treatment options for those who have the disease. This eMedTV resource provides an overview of current myasthenia gravis research.
As this eMedTV article explains, myasthenia gravis can affect men and women of any age or ethnic group; however, it occurs most commonly in women under 40 and men over 60. This page talks about myasthenia gravis and who it affects.
