Tag: Ptosis

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Problems related to ocular muscles in myasthenia gravis patients

Why is the levator palpebrae muscle of myasthenia gravis patients most vulnerable? The first common symptom of myasthenia gravis patients is ptosis, But its mechanism is not clear. Some scholars believe that the levator palpebrae superior muscle is different from other extraocular muscles. For fast shrinkage fibers, It has a high anti-fatigue property and is a muscle fiber that is not innervated by multiple nerves. The levator palpebrae superior muscle has been stimulated by nerve impulses when opening eyes, so its compensation space is small under pathological conditions, and the [reserve] to deal with pathological changes is insufficient, resulting in the safety factor of neuromuscular transmission being easily affected and more easily fatigued than other muscles. Some studies have also Read More …

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Precautions for Several Major Drugs in Myasthenia Gravis Patients

Statins and Myasthenia Gravis 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitor (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitor) have that effect of reducing blood lipid and anti-inflammation, It can reduce the incidence of cerebrovascular diseases and coronary heart disease. In the past 10 years, the application of statins has increased significantly. Although most patients are generally well tolerated to statins, the drugs still have certain side effects, such as myalgia and rhabdomyolysis in severe cases. In theory, Statins may induce or aggravate myasthenia gravis symptoms, However, it is not caused by affecting the transmission of neuromuscular junctions. Pharmacological mechanism studies have found that, Statins can inhibit T cell activation, Inducing the transformation of helper T (Th) cells to Th2 cells, acting on B cells Read More …

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How to Improve the Quality of Life of Myasthenia Gravis Patients

What should be paid attention to in the diet of myasthenia gravis patients? Western medicine does not have too many restrictions on the diet of myasthenia gravis, while traditional Chinese medicine suggests eating less cold food, such as mustard, radish, mung bean, kelp, laver, watercress, day lily, sword flower, watermelon, balsam pear, etc. Eat more foods rich in high protein, such as chicken, duck, fish, lean meat, tofu, soybeans, eggs, vegetable protein and animal protein, as well as fresh vegetables and fruits, and pay attention to the digestibility of food. Should Myasthenia Gravis Patients Pay Attention to what in Their Life? This disease is a chronic disease with a long course of disease. Patients need to pay attention to the Read More …