Guide To The Conditions Prednisone Treats

Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune condition that causes weakness and fatigue in skeletal muscles. Patients with this condition often experience issues with the eye, throat, face, neck, and limb muscles. They could notice double vision or eyelid drooping, and swallowing and chewing difficulties may develop. If weakness in the neck muscles is present, the patient might have trouble holding up his or her head, and leg muscle weakness could impair the patient's ability to walk. Myasthenia gravis is most frequently diagnosed in women under forty years old and men over sixty years old. The condition can be caused by problems with certain antibodies and by issues with the thymus gland. To diagnose this condition, doctors will perform a neurological examination, and blood tests, MRI scans, and pulmonary function tests could be recommended. Prednisone and other corticosteroids can limit antibody production, and this may lead to an improvement in the patient's symptoms. Immunosuppressants and intravenous therapy could be recommended for certain patients.