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Myasthenia Gravis is
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autoimmune disorder affecting myoneural junction
weakness of voluntary muscle |
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pathology of Myasthenia Gravis
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antibodies form thymus directed at acetylcholines impair transmission of impulses
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symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis
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diplopia
ptosis weakness of muscle of face- bland expresion weakness of throat - bulbar symptom dysphonia voice impairment choking aspiration general weakness of all exremitis respiratory failure no effect on sensatins or coordination |
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test used for diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis
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acetycholinesterase inhibitor test
Tensilon given IV |
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side effect of Tensilion
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Atropine for
bradycardia, sweating, cramping |
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Myasthenia Gravis medications
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Mestinon
Prednisone |
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side effect of Mestinon
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fasciculation
abdomina pain diarrhea increased oropharyngeal secretions |
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how to treat exacerbation of Myasthenia Gravis
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plasmapheresis
cholinestrase inhibitors corticosteroids immunosuppressive drugs thymectomy removal of thymus gland |
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what isi very important
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rest
not to much walking |
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Myasthenic crisis symptoms
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respiratory distress
dysphagia dysarthria difficulty speaking ptosis diplopia muscle weakness |
