Patient's question:
This is my colleague who was suddenly rushed to the hospital in an emergency. Then they said it was myasthenia gravis. I was really scared back then, so I want to ask, what is this thing? What usually causes it? What should be done?Doctor's answer:
Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular junction disease. In this condition, the most severe manifestation is the paralysis of respiratory muscles, leading to respiratory failure and other complications. The etiology is unclear and may be associated with autoimmune diseases, infections, medications, or environmental factors. In such cases, the primary treatment is medication, such as neostigmine or steroid drugs, to provide targeted treatment.