Myasthenia Gravis Clinic
Myasthenia Gravis can be acquired or congenital disorder of the neuromuscular junction. Acquired myasthenia is an antibody mediated autoimmune disorder with antibodies directed against the neuromuscular junction. In most cases, the antibody is directed towards the skeletal muscle acetylcholine receptor (AchR Antibody). In others, the antibody is muscle specific kinase (MUSK). Thymus gland has a role in modulating these antibodies.
Myasthenia Gravis Clinic at P. D. Hinduja Hospital offers a holistic treatment for these diseases. From early detection to treatment the clinic offers all types of diagnostic and therapeutic services. While diagnosis and accurate treatment are essential, rehabilitation for improving muscle movements and/or preventing them from deteriorating further is also offered at the hospital.
If one have symptoms of:
· Droopy eyes which can be a sign of weakness of muscles of the eyelid
· Double vision
· Difficulty in chewing, swallowing or speaking which worsen on prolonged use of these muscles
· Fatigable weakness
· Weakness that fluctuates from day to day or hour to hour, worsens with activity and improves with rest
Consultant - Neurologist and Neuromuscular Specialist
Specializes in myasthenia gravis and several other neuromuscular diseases like Guillian-Barre’ syndrome (GBS), chronic immune mediated polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP), muscle diseases (polymyositis, myopathies) and motor neuron disease.
Tuesday, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Venue: Wing 1, 2nd floor, OPD Clinic
For appointment, call: 022 67668181 / 022 45108181