Traditional Chinese medicine treatment of myasthenia gravis

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Four months ago, I suddenly felt chest tightness, dizziness, eyelids can't be lifted. The hospital diagnosed myasthenia gravis caused by thymoma. After treatment, the doctor has been much better. I'd like to share my experience in treating myasthenia gravis with you

Traditional Chinese medicine treatment of myasthenia gravis

Treatment 1: corticosteroids are commonly used. It can be treated with high-dose pulse therapy, such as prednisone, or with high-dose methylprednisolone. After the symptoms are improved, gradually reduce the dosage, and then use the maintenance dosage. The medication can last for several years. This method is suitable for severe patients. At the beginning of medication, the symptoms may worsen, which should be observed. Hormone therapy is effective for most patients, can alleviate the condition for several months to several years, some patients can gradually stabilize the condition. If the hormone effect is not good, cyclophosphamide and azathioprine can be considered.

Treatment 2: hormone or immunosuppressive therapy. The patients over 35 years old with poor therapeutic effect or continued deterioration can be treated with thymectomy regardless of thymic tumor. Most patients have good curative effect after operation.

Treatment 3: the difference between myasthenic crisis and cholinergic crisis should be distinguished first in crisis management. If it is difficult to distinguish between myasthenic crisis and cholinergic crisis, epenol ammonium chloride can be used, but assisted breathing should be prepared. If the symptoms worsen, it is cholinergic crisis, and atropine should be injected immediately. If it is myasthenic crisis, neostigmine can be injected, combined with ephedrine and potassium chloride.

matters needing attention

I also want to emphasize: the diet of patients with myasthenia gravis must be strictly controlled, the diet should be weighed, in addition, patients should avoid hypoglycemia and so on. To understand the basic condition of patients, or according to the basic condition of patients with myasthenia gravis, formulate diet nutrition treatment plan. However, this plan must conform to the principle of treatment, be nutritious and hygienic, and ensure a reasonable diet.