About Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune condition that prevents nerves from sending messages to the muscles.
There are two main types of MG:
Localised MG, which affects one part of the body. The most common type is ocular MG which affects the eyes.
Symptoms can include:
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drooping eyelids
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difficulty focusing
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double-vision
Generalised MG, which affects many parts of the body.
Symptoms can include:
- Drooping eyelids and double vision
- Shortness of breath when active or lying flat
- Problems with speech and/or swallowing
- Difficulty getting up from a chair or keeping arms above head
There is no cure for MG but treatment is available to control the symptoms so persons with the condition can live independently, work and look after their families.
Click
here to read more about Myasthenia Gravis on the National Neuroscience Institute’s website, our healthcare partner in Neurosurgery care.
