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The underlying cause is not yet known, but it has not been linked to hereditary disease. It is an autoimmune disease. In these disorders, the body's immune system starts to attack itself, mistaking its tissues as foreign. See the related link below for more about this neuro-muscular autoimmune disease.
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Can someone 14 years old get myasthenia gravis?
Yes. I was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis at age 15.
What is transient neonatal myasthenia gravis?
Transient neonatal myasthenia gravis occurs in infants born from mothers who have MG.
Is Doryx contraindicated in Myasthenia gravis?
Doxycycline is not contraindicated in myathenia gravis.
Did tony randall have myasthenia gravis?
No.
When the immune system produces antibodies which destroy acetylcholine receptors this disease is called?
Myasthenia gravis.
Does myasthenia gravis require Ventilatory assistance devices?
Ventilatory assistance devices may need to be used because of myasthenia gravis
How cholinergic drugs useful in myasthenia gravis?
Neostigmine is preferred for treatment of myasthenia gravis. Pyridostigmine is longer acting than neostigmine.
Can Botox mimic myasthenia gravis?
yes
Can ophthalmoplegia happen with myasthenia gravis?
Yes
How does the edrophonium chloride test work when diagnosing myasthenia gravis?
In people with myasthenia gravis involving the eye muscles, the drug will briefly relieve weakness.
Are tender points symptomatic of myasthenia gravis?
yes
Myasthenia gravis why is atropine given?
it affects the receptors
