MG Signs and Symptoms:
The first signs and symptoms for MG are usually ocular. Again the signs of MG become more noticeable with repetition and as the day progresses, with symptoms less prevalent in the morning after rest. The first signs are typically ocular with ptosis (shown in Figure 1 to the right). Here is a list of signs and symptoms of MG ranging from mild to severe:
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Ptosis (drooping of the eye)
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Double/Blurred Vision
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Muscle weakness (neck, face, and extremities typically)
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Altered speech
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Trouble swallowing/chewing
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Less facial expression
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Unstable gait
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Respiratory arrest (in severe cases, known as MG crisis)
This info and symptom list was gathered from the following medical websites with links provided below.
Figure 1: This figure from epainassist.com shows the classic symptom of ptosis (drooping of the eyelid) caused by MG.
