What are complications of myasthenia gravis?

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  1. A serious-but treatable-complication of myasthenia gravis, is a myasthenic crisis. When a myasthenic crisis occurs, the muscles that control your breathing become too weak for proper ventilation. This medical emergency requires use of a ventilator until medications and blood filtering treatments can enable you to breathe on your own again. Possible triggers for a myasthenic crisis include fever, infection, or an adverse drug reaction.

    A serious-but treatable-complication of myasthenia gravis, is a myasthenic crisis. When a myasthenic crisis occurs, the muscles that control your breathing become too weak for proper ventilation. This medical emergency requires use of a ventilator... More
  2. Natural Standard, The Authority on Integrative Medicine
     
    Myasthenic crisis: In rare cases, the respiratory muscles may fail, causing a condition called myasthenic crisis. This condition causes sudden difficulty breathing and requires emergency medical treatment. Some patients may need intensive care and the use of a ventilator. Some factors that may cause myasthenic crisis include stress, infection, fever, or some medications.

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    Myasthenic crisis: In rare cases, the respiratory muscles may fail, causing a condition called myasthenic crisis. This condition causes sudden difficulty breathing and requires emergency medical treatment. Some patients may need intensive care... More