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Understanding Myasthenia Gravis - Symptoms
What Are the Symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis?
The symptoms of myasthenia gravis include:
- Droopy eyelids (ptosis)
- Double vision (diplopia)
- Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) with an increased risk of gagging and choking
- Change in the quality of one's voice
- Increasing weakness of a particular muscle group during continuous use of those muscles
- Improved strength of muscles after resting those muscle groups
- Weak cough
- Difficulty breathing, leading to respiratory failure (myasthenic crisis)
Call Your Doctor About Myasthenia Gravis If:
- You notice a new droopy eyelid or double vision.
- You have any difficulty chewing or swallowing.
- You notice intermittent muscle weakness, improved after rest.
- You already have myasthenia gravis and experience any difficulty breathing.
WebMD Medical Reference
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Marc C. Levesque, MD, PhD on November 24, 2008
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