Does myasthenia gravis occur at any ages?

Condition analysis:
Myasthenia gravis occurs in all ethnic groups and both genders. It most commonly affects young adult women (under 40) and older men (over 60), but it can occur at any age.

In neonatal myasthenia, the fetus may acquire immune proteins (antibodies) from a mother affected with myasthenia gravis. Generally, cases of neonatal myasthenia gravis are transient (temporary) and the child's symptoms usually disappear within two to three months after birth. Other children develop myasthenia gravis indistinguishable from adults. Myasthenia gravis in juveniles is common.

Myasthenia gravis is not directly inherited, nor is it contagious. Occasionally, the disease may occur in more than one member of the same family.

Rarely, children may show signs of congenital myasthenia or congenital myasthenic syndrome. These are not autoimmune disorders, but are caused by defective genes that produce proteins in the acetylcholine receptor or in acetylcholinesterase.

Instructions:
Use Safety Precautions At Home: During walking in the room, garden, or bathroom, you should fix railings or any supporting material so that the patient will not fall down. Always keep your floor clean and put carpet on the floor, where the patient is walking. Try to give the patient the much needed rest so that he/she can recover soon. Following these safety precautions at home can really help the patient to get cured of the disease myasthenia gravis.