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Myasthenia Gravis Research Paper

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The most interesting medical condition that i've learnt is a disease called myasthenia gravis, which i happen to be suffering from.
Myasthenia gravis is characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of any of the muscles under your voluntary control. myasthenia Gravis is caused by a breakdown in the normal communication between nerves and muscles. Muscle weakness which is caused by myasthenia gravis worsens as the affected muscle is used repeatedly.
Although myasthenia gravis can affect any muscles that control voluntarily, certain muscle groups are more commonly affected than others.
Eye muscles
People who develop myasthenis gravis ,their first signs and symptoms involve eye problems, such as:
Drooping of one eye or both eyelids (ptosis).
Double vision (diplopia), which …show more content…

Difficulty swallowing- you may choke very easily, which makes it difficult to eat, drink or take pills. In some cases liquids you're trying to swallow may come out of your nose.
Problems chewing- The muscles used for chewing may wear out half way through your meal, particularly if you're been eating something hard to chew , such as steak.
Limited facial expression- Your family members may comment and think that you've "lost you smile" if the muscles that control your facial expressions have been affected.
Neck and limb muscles- Myasthenia gravis can cause weakness in your neck, arms and legs, but this usually happens along with muscle weakness in other parts of your body,such as your eyes,face and throat.
The disorder usually affects arms more often that legs. However ,if it affects your legs, you may waddle when you walk. If your neck is weak, it maybe hard to hold up your head.
The causes of myasthenis gravis :
Antibodies- your nerves communicate with your muscles by releasing chemicals (neurotransmitters) that fit precisely into receptor sites on the muscle cells at the nerve-muscular

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