Prognosis of Myasthenia Gravis

About prognosis: The 'prognosis' of Myasthenia Gravis usually refers to the likely outcome of Myasthenia Gravis. The prognosis of Myasthenia Gravis may include the duration of Myasthenia Gravis, chances of complications of Myasthenia Gravis, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Myasthenia Gravis, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Myasthenia Gravis. Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.

Prognosis of Myasthenia Gravis: Good. Many people go into remission or suffer only mild disability.
Prognosis for Myasthenia Gravis: With treatment, the outlook for most patients with myasthenia is bright: they can expect to lead normal or nearly normal lives. Some case of myasthenia gravis may go into remission temporarily, and muscle weakness may disappear so that medications can be discontinued. In a few cases, the severe weakness of myasthenia gravis may cause respiratory failure, which requires immediate emergency medical care. ¹ ... Treatment can induce remission, and people can lead productive lives. ²
Complications: see complications of Myasthenia Gravis

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS Myasthenia Gravis Information Page: NINDS
2. excerpt from Neuromuscular Diseases: NWHIC

Last revision: June 4, 2003

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