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Mysathenia Gravis: What is it? |
Skeletal muscle weakness caused by a presence of antibodies destroying nAChR at the neuromuscular junction.
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Myasthenia Gravis: Signs & Symptoms |
> Fatigue > Skeletal muscle weakness that is worse after exercise, and improves with rest > Ptosis > Diplopia |
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Myasthenia Gravis: Diagnosis |
> Physical examination > Serology for anti-nAChR antibodies (80-96% sensitivity for non-ocular) |
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Myasthenia Gravis: Management |
> AChE inhibitors e.g pyridostigmine, neostigmine > Plasmapheresis (severe) |
