Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I can't sleep, which greatly affects my work efficiency. My friend recommended that I see a neurologist. Is myasthenia gravis hereditary?Doctor's answer:
Myasthenia gravis is related to infectious diseases, autoimmune conditions, and environmental factors, although it is not strongly associated with hereditary transmission across generations. The primary considerations involve an increase in the excretion of neurotransmitters, or an increase in acetylcholine excretion at the sites of bones, joints, and muscles, which hinders the normal production of neural impulses and muscle conduction, leading to impaired motor function. It is mainly considered to be either congenital or related to postnatal growth and development. Treatment primarily involves exogenous supplementation.