Myasthenia Gravis and Neuromuscular Junction Disorders
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Description
These are autoimmune conditions affecting the communication between nerves and muscles:
• Myasthenia Gravis: Presents with drooping eyelids, double vision, swallowing difficulty, or limb weakness—typically worsens with activity
• Diagnosis via antibody testing (AChR, MuSK), repetitive nerve stimulation, and response to medications
• Treatment with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (e.g., pyridostigmine), immunosuppressants, plasmapheresis/IVIG during crises, and thymectomy evaluation....
