How Is Myasthenia Gravis Diagnosed?

Diagnosing Myasthenia Gravis involves a combination of clinical evaluation and diagnostic tests:

  • Physical Examination: To assess muscle strength and fatigue.
  • strong textBlood Tests: To detect the presence of antibodies that interfere with neuromuscular transmission.
  • Electromyography (EMG): To measure the electrical activity of muscles and assess neuromuscular function.
  • Imaging Tests: Such as a CT scan or MRI to check for abnormalities in the thymus gland, which is often associated with MG.