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Cost for treatment

Myasthenia gravis diagnosis
3263
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of myasthenia gravis
4048.63
Treatment of myasthenia gravis with endoscopic thymectomy
9043.13
Treatment of myasthenia gravis with open thymectomy
8298.76
Neurological rehabilitation Phase C
2000
The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok is a leading provider of medical services of the international level. The hospital has its campuses in various regions of Bangkok. The Samitivej Sukhuvmit Hospital has the status of the main and most respected medical facility. The accreditation of the Joint Commission International (JCI) is the ev
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Nordwest Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has a reputation of a modern multidisciplinary medical center with excellent quality of services. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt, thanks t
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The Catholic Clinic Koblenz-Montabaur is a modern medical facility with an excellent reputation in Germany and abroad. The medical center is an academic clinic of the University Hospital Mainz, which gives patients the opportunity to take advantage of scientific advances and innovative treatments. The clinic has the widest possi
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The Park-Clinic Weissensee Berlin is a progressive medical facility with the highest standards of medical care. The medical facility is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin, thanks to which the specialists have access to all medical innovations. The clinic was opened on April 1, 1997, on the former Weis
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The St. Lukas Clinic Solingen provides high-quality medical services at an international level, while the humane values ​​of Catholicism are the fundamental principle of the work of the medical staff. The clinic has been successfully practicing for over 60 years, and during this time it has managed to save thousands of human liv
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the Hospital Harlaching Munich ranks among the top 20 medical centers in Bavaria, and is also one of the 100 best hospitals in Germany! The medical complex provides top-class medical care, which meets modern European standards. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the Ludwi
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Sana Hospital Duisburg
Sana Hospital Duisburg
Overall rating9.5 / 10
The Sana Hospital Duisburg is a maximum care medical center with 678 beds and 17 specialized departments. With the very latest innovations and high quality patient care, the clinic works for the benefit of a person and their health. The hospital ranks among the leading clinics in the region. In 2013, the hospital
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The Hirslanden Clinic Meggen is a modern multidisciplinary medical facility in Switzerland, where the patient receives top-class medical care according to his individual needs and wishes. Since 2014, the clinic has been part of the prestigious Hirslanden Private Hospital Group, which has an excellent reputation in Switzerland an
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Prof. Christian Franke Neurology Clinic Munich is a highly specialized medical facility that treats patients with diseases of the nervous system. The clinic has an excellent medical and technical basis for providing professional medical care in accordance with international standards. A competent team of neurologists and nursing
The Medical Park Gebze Hospital is a progressive medical facility, which diagnoses and treats patients in almost all fields of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the prestigious Medical Park Hospitals Group, which unites 28 advanced medical centers in various cities of Turkey and is one of the leading providers of medical
The Gaziosmanpasa Hospital of Yeniyuzyil University is a private maximum care medical facility with the high standards of patient care. The hospital began its activities in 1992 and during this time has gained an excellent reputation in Turkey and in many other countries of the world.
Asan Medical Center is Korea’s largest medical institution, with 1,600 physicians and surgeons, 3,100 nurses, 2,680 beds, and 67 operating rooms, occupying more than four million square feet (about 371,600 square meters). A typical day at AMC sees 2,500 inpatients and 10,000 outpatients treated. The treatment of heart dise
The Hanyang University Medical Center was founded in 1972 and today is one of the largest and most advanced providers of medical services in Korea and around the world. The medical institution runs 9 specialized centers and 26 departments fitted out with state-of-the-art equipment. The most important component of successful trea
The Vivantes Auguste-Victoria Hospital, has special expertise and received international recognition in the field of Urology, especially in the treatment of prostate cancer and also Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology and other directions. The possibilities of urological treatment include robot-assisted surgeries using the Da Vinci
An academic clinic of the university medical complex Charité, the Vivantes Humboldt Hospital is one of the largest specialized medical institutions in Berlin. The hospital is famous for its impeccable reputation in the field of traumatology, orthopedics, urology and gynecology, as well as treatment of oncological diseases
The Merian Iselin Clinic Basel is a leading Swiss medical center with outstanding quality of medical care. The key areas of specialization of the clinic are orthopedics and surgery. The work of the specialists in the field of urology and sports medicine (accreditation as the Swiss Olympic Medical Center) is also particularly suc
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About the disease

Myasthenia affects the skeletal muscles that are responsible for voluntary movement. As the disease develops, muscles and nerve cells stop communicating properly due to an interruption at the neuromuscular junction (where nerve cells connect with the muscles they control) and wrong signals are sent to the brain. As a result, the muscles are not able to fully contact anymore and the sufferer starts to feel weak.

According to the website Healthline, this disease affects on average 17 people out of 100,000 in the USA. Although the exact cause of myasthenia is not known, doctors believe that certain autoimmune diseases contribute to the development of this neuromuscular condition. An autoimmune disease develops when the immune system starts to fight against itself for some unknown reason. This can lead to problems with nerve transmission. There is also a theory that myasthenia is caused by certain viral and bacterial infections that damage muscles.

There are no known cases of myasthenia in children or young adults; it usually appears after the age of 40.

Symptoms

  • Muscle weakness
  • Inability to walk long distances
  • Fatigue
  • Pain while chewing
  • Vision problems
  • Coordination problems

Diagnosis

  • During a physical examination, the doctor will check the patient’s muscle reflexes. This is to find out if the signalling system between the patient’s nerves and muscles has been compromised. The doctor will also check different parts of the patient's body using palpation to see if there is any loss of sensitivity.
  • The patient may undergo a neurological test whereby their nerves are stimulated in order to see if they function properly. 
  • CT and MRI scans provide images that help the doctor to estimate the extent of the patient’s muscle weakness. The scans can also help to rule out other conditions that could be causing it.

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment is used to alleviate pain and improve the patient’s coordination. Special medications are used to normalize vision if it has been affected by this disease. Immunosuppressants are used to reduce the effect of autoimmune disease, allowing the muscles to regain strength.
  • Surgery may be required to resect the thymus gland. Once this lymphoid organ is removed, the immune system becomes suppressed, thereby improving the connection between the nerves and muscles.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova, Dr. Sergey Pashchenko