10 Symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #3: Difficulty Chewing
Muscles involved in mastication may also be affected. This progressive muscle weakness may cause chewing problems in patients with myasthenia gravis. Patients may experience severe jaw weakness causing their jaw to hang open, and making it necessary for them to actively open and close their jaw with their hands in order to chew solid foods.
Chewing smaller bites of food or switching to a liquid diet might help (as long as no swallowing impairment is associated).
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