Can myasthenia gravis be treated early

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A good sister of mine has just got married this year. She is still on her honeymoon, but recently she always feels very tired. Her eyelids are very heavy and can't hold. After going to the hospital for examination, the doctor said that he is suffering from myasthenia gravis. After the doctor's treatment, it's much better. I'd like to share my experience of early treatment of myasthenia gravis with you

Can myasthenia gravis be treated early

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

This disease needs attention: in daily life and work, if long-term excessive use of eyes, day and night work, or because of running and daily life disorder, consumption of Qi and blood, physical decline, external evil into the cause of the occurrence and development of this disease, therefore, patients in the recovery process, must have a regular daily life, work and rest, only in this way can cooperate with the treatment of food, gradually increase the physique of Taiwan, recover as soon as possible Recover health.