Patient's question:
Lately, I don't know why I can't sleep, which greatly affects my work efficiency. My friend recommended checking with the neurology department. How is Myasthenia Gravis diagnosed?Doctor's answer:
The diagnosis of myasthenia is primarily confirmed through a combination of clinical symptom assessment and careful examinations. When muscle groups exhibit weakness, with symptoms being milder in the morning and worsening in the afternoon or evening, and then improving after rest, while neurological examinations are normal, we can preliminarily diagnose myasthenia.In terms of supplementary examinations, electromyography and acetylcholine antibody tests can be performed. If the results are positive, it suggests myasthenia gravis. Additionally, if symptoms significantly improve after a edrophonium chloride test, it can be diagnosed as myasthenia gravis.
Generally, the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis is confirmed through the combination of these three examinations and the clinical symptoms observed in the patient.