What Is Myasthenia Gravis?
5. Symptoms
The symptoms of myasthenia gravis can improve with rest and weakness of the muscles can come and go. However, they will still gradually progress as the years go by. Any of the muscles that you usually control voluntarily can be affected, but some muscles are more likely to be affected than others are.
Many people with the condition will find their throat and face muscles affected. This can affect their ability to pull facial expressions and their ability to chew, swallow, and speak. Eye muscles can also be affected, potentially causing double vision and drooping eyelids. Muscles in the limbs and neck can also be affected, affecting the patient’s ability to walk, and move their head.
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