The best way to treat myasthenia gravis

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I am a 28 year old male. My grandfather brought me up. But in the past year, my grandfather's physical condition is not very good, sometimes it's difficult to breathe, and then his limbs are weak. After checking on the Internet, he said that it's myasthenia gravis. After treatment, he has basically recovered. Now I'd like to share with you the best way to treat myasthenia gravis.

The best way to treat myasthenia gravis

Treatment 1: thymectomy, most MG patients with thymic hyperplasia after thymectomy clinical symptoms improved, a small number of postoperative immunotherapy. Thymectomy for thymoma patients is mainly aimed at tumor, which may not significantly improve the myasthenia.

Treatment 2: adrenal corticosteroids, more use of high-dose methylprednisolone pulse therapy, gradually reduced, in order to make the hormone withdrawal smoothly, can also use immunosuppressants. Special emphasis on some patients in the early application of hormone will appear myasthenia aggravation, or even myasthenia crisis. In addition, we should pay attention to the contraindications and side effects of hormone application, and supplement potassium, calcium and acid at the same time.

Treatment 3: plasma exchange, mainly used for myasthenia crisis or thymectomy perioperative medication, short duration, need to supplement fresh plasma, complicated operation process, prone to complications.

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