Myasthenia Gravis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Explore a comprehensive 30-minute video lecture on Myasthenia Gravis (MG), a neuromuscular autoimmune disease characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue. Delve into the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition, which primarily affects the nicotinic receptors on skeletal muscle surfaces at the neuromuscular junction. Learn about the differences between MG and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, and understand how MG impacts distal muscles, extraocular muscles, and respiratory muscles. Discover the association between MG and thymoma, and gain insights into diagnostic techniques such as EMG and challenge tests. Explore treatment options, including the use of pyridostigmine. Designed for medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and physician assistants, this lecture provides valuable information for those preparing for MBBS, USMLE, COMLEX, NCLEX, NPLEX, PANCE, and PANRE examinations.