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What is treatment for myasthenia gravis?
MG treatments are practical rather than curative and include cholinesterase inhibitors, thymectomy, corticosteroids, immunosuppressant drugs, plasma exchange, intravenous immune globulin.
When the immune system produces antibodies which destroy acetylcholine receptors this disease is called?
Myasthenia gravis.
What disorder affects the thymus?
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thymus. In this condition, the immune system mistakenly attacks the receptors on muscle cells, leading to muscle weakness and fatigue. The thymus is often enlarged in individuals with myasthenia gravis.
Is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks muscle cells at the neuromuscular junction?
RA rheumatoid arthritis, its painful
Which chronic autoimmune disease produces serious weakness of the voluntary muscles?
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease marked by muscle weakness and fatigue. The symptoms are activated when the immune system produces antibodies that interfere with the transmission of nerve signals to skeletal (voluntary) muscle. As a result, the affected muscles cannot contract normally.
Which medical conditions can cause myasthenia gravis?
10 percent of patients have a tumor in the thymus, that is usually benign, and 70% have changes that indicate an active immune response.
Is myasthenia gravis caused by herpes?
Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disease of the neuromuscular system that is characterized by high plasma levels of acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibodies, which invoke an immune response against these receptors. Production of these antibodies are caused by molecular mimicry of a self antigen. T-helper cells, a type of immune system cells, can come across antigen presenting cells that display an antigen that is similar, in sequence, to AChR's. The T-helper cells are activated in this manner and can cause an immune response (antibody production) against AChR's. In essence, the Herpes virus is known to have a similar sequence to AChR's, therefore, the existance of the Herpes virus increases the risk of Myasthenia Gravis development.
What is hyper immune globulin?
exposed toHBV s it treated with injections of hyper immune globulin
Is 4 Life recommended for persons with myasthenia gravis like me?
4 Life is recommended for anyone that needs extra nutrition and to help rebuild the immune system. It is recommended as a supplement for all health disorders.
What is the treatment for Kawasaki syndrome?
a combination of aspirin, to control the patient's fever and skin inflammation, and high doses of intravenous immune globulin to reduce the possibility of coronary artery complications
Why are muscles so weak in people with myasthenia gravis?
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction, impairing communication between nerves and muscles. This leads to muscle weakness and fatigue, as the muscles do not receive the necessary signals to contract effectively. The weakness often worsens with activity and improves with rest, reflecting the inability of the affected muscles to sustain prolonged use.
What is Varicella zoster immune globulin?
Varicella-zoster immune globulin (VZIG)-- A substance that can reduce the severity of chickenpox symptoms.
