Introduction M.J. is a 42-year-old female who presented with a history of bilateral ptosis and diplopia lasting for a period of 3 years. The patient reports dysphagia, dysarthria, shortness of breath, and a generalized decrease in muscle tone. The symptoms were gradual in onset and worsened with time which necessitated her hospital visit. The condition …
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a severe autoimmune condition caused by an antibody-mediated obstruction of neuromuscular conveyance that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles and rapid fatigue. Skeletal muscles involved in MG disorder include controlling breathing, facial expression, eye movement, talking, chewing, and swallowing, among others. Although the myasthenia gravis means grave in Greek and Latin, …
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are neurological diseases affecting muscle performance. Guillain-Barré syndrome is an inflammatory disorder often triggered by infections, surgeries, or emotional trauma. The immune system produces antibodies in MG, another inflammatory disease, that attack the receptors that engage with acetylcholine. This chemical promotes the transfer of impulses from nerve cells …
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