Patient's question:
My mother's attacks are becoming slower and more difficult, and it's also very tiring for her to pick up things. She often experiences muscle weakness again, especially when lifting her arms, which is becoming increasingly difficult. The doctor said this is myasthenia gravis. What is myasthenia gravis?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease. In the early stages, it often causes discomfort in the eyes or limbs, or blurred vision, and the patient is easily fatigued. As the condition progresses, skeletal muscle weakness becomes significant. A notable feature is that the muscle weakness improves after exertion in the afternoon or evening. Additionally, patients may exhibit the following symptoms: blurred vision, double vision, strabismus, and rapid but inflexible eye movements.