What is myasthenia gravis?

Fatigable weakness: Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease that disrupts the neuromuscular junction, so that when motor nerves fire the muscle fibers do not reliably contract. It manifests as a "fatigable weakness" (one that gets worse with sustained effort) that can involve the limbs, the cranial nerves (hoarseness, double vision, difficulty swallowing), or, in some dangerous cases, muscles of breathing.

IT IS A NEUROLOGIC : It is a neurologic and immunologic disease. Often caused by thymoma, thymus gland tumor. Treated with thymus gland removal, IV gammaglobulins and medications.

Autoimmune disease: Myasthenia gravis, or mg, is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks the muscles and causes fatigue in various muscle groups. It could be limited to the eye, or become more generalized to involve the legs, arms, neck and other muscles. The prognosis is good with rest, and medications can help.

See specialist: Myasthenia gravis is a potentially life threatening but treatable condition.It has to be treated by a neurologist preferably one who whose sub specialty is neuromuscular disease.

Depends: About 1/3 can see spontaneous remission, 1/3 stabilize on chronic medications, and 1/3 have progressive difficulties. Chronic and/or longterm medications may aid but can have significant adverse impact on life and/or health. In appropriate candidates, thoracic surgery to remove thymus (thymectomy) can possibly cure: http://goo.Gl/3xxmd.