Myasthenia Gravis
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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.
Data on 25 doctors who treat myasthenia gravis
Which specialist treats myasthenia gravis?
Myasthenia Gravis is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, neurologist, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, critical care and intensive care specialist, internist, pediatric neurologist, ophthalmologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in myasthenia gravis
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Miguel López Vázquez
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
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, neurologist, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, critical care and intensive care specialist, internist, pediatric neurologist, ophthalmologist.