What Is Myasthenia Gravis and Can It Increase Your Cancer Risk?

Do you often suffer from unexplainable muscle weakness? If yes, you may have myasthenia gravis (MG). According to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, the disorder, pronounced my-as-theen-ee-a grav-us, comes from the Greek and Latin words meaning “grave muscular weakness.” The organization further explains that “the most common form of MG is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder that is characterized by fluctuating weakness of the voluntary muscle groups. The prevalence of MG in the United States is estimated to be about 20/100,000 population. However, MG may be underdiagnosed and the prevalence may be higher.”

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