History
What year was the first case recognized?
1672
What parts of the body does the immune system attack?
Healthy parts
What type of muscle does this disease affect?
Skeletal
Can this disease be prevented?
No
What is pyridostigmine?
A tablet pill
Who recognized the first case?
Thomas Willis
What gets in the way of signals being sent from the immune system?
Antibodies
Which parts of the body are affected?
Anywhere with skeletal muscles, especially the face, neck, and limbs
Is this disease chronic or acute?
Chronic
What is 1 way to treat this disease besides pyridostigmine?
Steroids or surgery
What year was the first modern description made?
1877
What type of cell are the nerve cells unable to interact with?
Muscle cells
Name 2 symptoms of myasthenia gravis
Ex. Visual problems, drooping eyelids, double vision, trouble swallowing or pronouncing words, weakness of the neck or limbs, or constant muscle weakness and fatigue.
Name 2 ways to avoid making this disease worse
Ex. Avoiding sick people, treating infections, regulating temperature, avoiding exertion, or dealing with stress effectively
Which gland is recommended to be removed by surgery?
The thymus gland