Thymoma and Myasthenia Gravis Treatment

Mohit Sharma10 Apr, 2024Health

Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disease caused by an autoimmune chronic condition that weakens the skeletal muscles after periods of exercise and strengthens them after periods of rest. These muscles are in charge of breathing and moving the arms and legs, among other regions of the body. For all patients with thymomas and for those under 60 with mild to moderate myasthenia gravis-related muscle weakness, a thymectomy is advised. When treating people with myasthenia gravis that just affects their eyes, thymectomy is typically not recommended. The best results from thymectomy seem to occur six to twelve months following the onset of symptoms.