Myasthenia gravis and thymoma

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Myasthenia gravis, the onset of two months, took two months of medicine, is now much better, here to write the experience of myasthenia gravis and thymoma to share with you.

Myasthenia gravis and thymoma

Treatment 1: anti cholinesterase drugs (also known as cholinesterase inhibitors): the representative drug is pyridostigmine. Usage: 3-4 times a day, oral. Dosage: 5 mg for newborn, 10-15 mg for infant, 20-30 mg for elder, no more than 60 mg each time.

Treatment 2: adrenocortical hormone: hormone therapy can be applied to systemic type and ocular muscle type. The representative drug was prednisone, regular long-term treatment, 1mg / (kg. D). After the symptoms were completely relieved, the treatment was continued for 3-4 months according to the original dose. 5 mg / kg every other day for 1-1.5 years, with a total course of 1.5-2 years. Cyclophosphamide or azathioprine can be used cautiously in refractory cases.

Treatment 3: high dose gamma globulin: for refractory myasthenia gravis or myasthenia gravis crisis. 400 mg / (kg. D), 5 days as a course of treatment. On the 10th to 50th day, the patient's condition improved obviously. Repeated use will not reduce the efficacy.

matters needing attention

For this kind of disease: according to a large number of clinical observation, it is found that mental and emotional activities are closely related to the physiological changes of the human body. If the spirit is smooth and happy, the Qi is smooth and harmonious, the function of viscera is coordinated, the healthy qi is strong, and it is not easy to get sick. Even if the disease occurs, it can recover quickly. On the contrary, if the emotion is not smooth and depressed, it can make the Qi disorder, disorder and the viscera Dysfunction, Qi weakened, resulting in disease. Therefore, we must keep a happy mood and positive attitude in our life.