{"product_id":"2940151988681","title":"Myasthenia Gravis, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eMyasthenia gravis is a rare chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease\u003cbr\u003eThis condition occurs more in women than men at any age\u003cbr\u003eMyasthenia gravis literally means grave muscle weakness.\u003cbr\u003eAntibodies blocks the neurotransmitter junction, causing a neuromuscular illness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thymus gland may give incorrect instructions to developing immunity\u003cbr\u003eThis results in the production of the acetylcholine receptor antibodies.\u003cbr\u003eWhich unfortunately block the receptors at the neuromuscular junction\u003cbr\u003eThis result in the receptors unable to generate a muscle contraction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe muscle weakness usually increases during periods of activity\u003cbr\u003eThere is weakness of the eye, neck, limbs and fatigue\u003cbr\u003eThere is slurred speech and difficulty in swallowing\u003cbr\u003eThere may a waddling gait and difficulty in breathing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreatment for myasthenia gravis is with anticholinesterase agents such as neostigmine\u003cbr\u003eImmunosuppressive drugs such as prednisone, cyclosporine, and azathioprine\u003cbr\u003eThymectomy reduces symptoms in more than 70 percent of patients surgically\u003cbr\u003ePlasmapheresis in which intravenous immune globulin replaces the abnormal antibodies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about the Myasthenia Gravis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Treatment for myasthenia gravis has improved tremendously with several therapies to help reduce and improve muscle weakness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. Anticholinesterase agents such as neostigmine and pyridostigmine which help improve neuromuscular transmission and increase muscle strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. Immunosuppressive drugs such as prednisone, cyclosporine, and azathioprine improve muscle strength by suppressing the production of abnormal antibodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey must be used cautiously because of their many side effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. .Thymectomy, the surgical removal of the thymus gland (usually abnormal in myasthenia gravis), reduces symptoms in more than 70 percent of patients and may cure some individuals, possibly by re-balancing the immune system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ed. Plasmapheresis in which abnormal antibodies are removed from the blood, and high-dose intravenous immune globulin which temporarily modifies the immune system and provides the body with normal antibodies from donated blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMyasthenia Gravis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is Myasthenia gravis?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMyasthenia gravis is a rare chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes weakening of the skeletal muscles of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name myasthenia gravis literally means grave muscle weakness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow does Myasthenia Gravis develop?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMyasthenia gravis interferes in the transmission of nerve impulses to muscles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNormally the nerve endings release a neurotransmitter substance called acetylcholine which then travels to the neuromuscular junction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe acetylcholine binds to acetylcholine receptors which are activated and generate a muscle contraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn myasthenia gravis, antibodies produced by the body's immune system block, alter, or destroy the receptors for acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction and prevent muscle contraction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47110330286320,"sku":"2940151988681","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940151988681_p0.jpg?v=1764019897","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940151988681","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}