| Myasthenia gravis. Diagnostic methods and control measures for a chronic disease. | |
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PMID: 8415329 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Myasthenia gravis should be entertained as a possible diagnosis in any patient who presents with muscle weakness or visual disturbance. The most common symptom is exacerbation of muscle fatigue with repeated use of the muscle and improvement with rest. Several inexpensive diagnostic tests for myasthenia gravis that can be performed by primary care physicians are available. Standard therapy in most cases is early thymectomy, followed by a highly individualized medication program that usually includes the anticholinesterase drug pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon, Regonol). Corticosteroids and other immunosuppressive agents (usually azathioprine [Imuran]) may be added or substituted if response to anticholinesterase therapy is inadequate. Although myasthenia gravis is a chronic disease, it can be well controlled in most patients, provided they comply with treatment. Patient education is therefore essential. |
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Authors:
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M S Juhn |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Postgraduate medicine Volume: 94 ISSN: 0032-5481 ISO Abbreviation: Postgrad Med Publication Date: 1993 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-11-03 Completed Date: 1993-11-03 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401147 Medline TA: Postgrad Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 161-4, 167-71, 174 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Garden City Hospital, Michigan. |
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Diagnosis, Differential Female Humans Myasthenia Gravis / diagnosis*, therapy* Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis, therapy |
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