10 Symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #4: Difficulty Swallowing
Difficulty swallowing or dysphagia is another problem that patients diagnosed with myasthenia gravis have to deal with. As the neuromuscular damage continues to progress, the muscles that aid chewing and swallowing begin to weaken. As mentioned, chewing certain foods might be a challenge, and as the disease progresses, swallowing becomes difficult too.
The food remains in the mouth despite trying to swallow it. In certain cases, the food can regurgitate into the nose (i.e. liquids), instead of going down to the stomach through the esophagus. Aspiration and choking is also possible in later stages of the disease. If a person can’t eat normally then the quality of life will be significantly impaired.
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