Patient's question:
Grandma suddenly couldn't stand up in 2017 without any warning, but she felt better after resting for several hours. At the time, the family thought it was because she was getting older and her bones had shrunk, so they just let her rest. Recently, she was taken to a hospital in the town for a thorough check-up, and they said it was late-stage myasthenia gravis. Please advise the doctor. What are the symptoms of late-stage myasthenia gravis?Doctor's answer:
The problem of myasthenia gravis is not always characterized by the onset of generalized muscle weakness. Often, it starts with the involvement of one or a few muscle groups, and additional muscle weakness may subsequently appear. The symptoms can vary depending on the affected muscle groups.The late symptoms of myasthenia gravis primarily include the rapid fatigue and weakness of the affected skeletal muscles during repeated movement. After rest or administration of anticholinesterase drugs, there is a certain degree of recovery.
The disease typically manifests insidiously and progresses slowly, although very few cases may present acutely.