Myasthenia gravis happens due to rapid fatigue and weakness in the muscles. Any of the muscles are not in the proper voluntary control of the body. However, it causes the breakdown the normal communication with the nerves and muscles. Medication can give relieve the symptoms of Myasthenia gravis. The treatment provides relief in signs such as weakness in arm or legs muscle, drooping eyelids, double vision, and difficulty speaking, swallowing, breathing, and chewing. The disease can affect people of any age group. It is common in females younger than 40 years of age and 60 years and above males.

Symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis causes muscle weakness in the patients. The patient can take rest and get improvement in the muscle weakness. The symptoms of Myasthenia gravis progress with time, and it reaches the worst level in the few years at the time of the onset of the disease in the patient body. It can affect muscles present in any part of the body.

• Weakness in the eye muscles: Half of the people realize the weakness in the eye muscles. The main symptom indicates the person is suffering from Myasthenia gravis.
• Issues in face and throat muscles: Around 15% of the people suffering from Myasthenia gravis experience the symptoms in their face and throat muscles. It causes difficulty in chewing, facial expressions, problems in swallowing, and impaired speaking.
• Neck & limb muscles weakness: It causes weakness in the body’s neck, arms, and legs. However, it will affect your legs. You will be unable to walk properly. Weakness in the head muscles causes it hard to hold your head properly.

When to Consult the Doctor for Treatment 

You can consult the doctor when you experience the symptoms that we have discussed. You will find difficulty in doing the following things:

• Breathing
• Swallowing
• Seeing
• Chewing
• Walking
• Use your legs and arms to do routine work
• Hold your hand properly

Asian Neuro Centre where the best neurologists skilled in the treatment of Bell’s palsy (Facial palsy) assess the condition gives medications to ensure quality care and successful recovery of your neurological disorder Bell’s palsy.

Dr. Navin Tiwari

Consulting Neurologist.