How to treat myasthenia syndrome?

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Myasthenia syndrome is a group of autoimmune diseases involving cholinergic synapses, which has a great impact on the daily life of patients. Its autoantibodies directly act on voltage dependent calcium channels in presynaptic membrane of peripheral nerve endings. It can also be accompanied by other autoimmune diseases. The neurological symptoms are often earlier than the tumor symptoms, and the incubation period is longer. A few days ago, I visited a friend who suffered from myasthenia syndrome. Through the communication with the doctor, I learned some knowledge about the disease. Let's share it with you.

How to treat myasthenia syndrome?

First: the treatment of myasthenia syndrome, mainly the application of anti cholinesterase drugs and immunosuppressants. Anti cholinesterase drugs include neostigmine, pyridine Stalin Ming, enzymic Yining or mesitigmine. The side effects of these drugs include pupil narrowing, excessive salivation, sweating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc. atropine can be taken at the same time.

Second: the treatment of myasthenia syndrome can use immunosuppressants, mainly corticosteroids and cyclophosphamide. Anti cholinesterase drugs are ineffective, and cytotoxic drugs should be used with caution,

Third: in the treatment of myasthenia syndrome, plasma exchange has a transient effect, and intravenous immunoglobulin is also an effective alternative therapy. Surgical treatment is more suitable for thymoma patients. Surgical resection of lung cancer can improve the symptoms of myasthenia even if it is almost beneficial to the primary disease.

matters needing attention

During the onset of myasthenia syndrome, the patient should be allowed to rest in bed in time, keep calm and quiet, keep the indoor air unobstructed and fresh, remove nasal and oral secretions in time, and keep the patient's respiratory tract unobstructed.