Patient's question:
I feel like my husband might have myasthenia gravis because he has been very weak lately, even weaker than me, a woman. So I want to ask what are the clinical manifestations of severe myasthenia gravis? The second question is, how can I help him get better? What should I pay attention to in my daily life.Doctor's answer:
1, ptosis of the eyelids, blurred vision, diplopia, strabismus, poor eye mobility;2. Slurred speech, heavy nasal voice, hoarseness, unclear pronunciation;
3. Weak chewing, inability to mix food well, difficulty swallowing;
4. Difficulty breathing while drinking water, or water dripping from the nose;
5. Low sputum production, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath;
6. Inability to lift the head, raise arms, walk, run, rotate, or perform repetitive activities;
7. Difficulty raising arms, walking, squatting, climbing stairs, getting into a vehicle, and lifting heavy objects.