Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune neuromuscular disease in which the communication between nerves and muscles is disrupted, producing muscle weakness that tends to increase with activity and improve with rest.
Common symptoms:
- Drooping of the eyelids or double vision
- Difficulty swallowing, chewing, or speaking
- Weakness in the arms, legs, or neck that worsens over the course of the day
Common causes: the immune system interferes with the receptors that receive nerve signals in the muscle; in some cases it is associated with abnormalities of the thymus gland.
When should you see a doctor? If you notice fluctuating weakness, drooping eyelids, or trouble swallowing. The neurologist is the specialist who studies this condition; consulting one in time allows for an orderly evaluation and appropriate follow-up.
Specialties that treat myasthenia gravis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in myasthenia gravis
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Jose Daniel Vargas Paredes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Raúl Velázquez Alvarado
Dr. Sergio Dickter Cohen
Dr. Rodriguez Flores Hector
Dr. Miranda Jeannette Cortes
Dr. Jose Abaroa Ortiz
Dr. Ana Alicia Gandara Garza
Dr. Fluvio Vinicio Robles Ruelas
Dr. Rogelio Pérez Salazar
Frequently asked questions
What is myasthenia gravis?
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune neuromuscular disease in which the communication between nerves and muscles is disrupted, producing muscle weakness that tends to increase with activity and improve with rest.
Which doctor treats myasthenia gravis?
Myasthenia Gravis is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner.