UNDERSTANDING THE CONDITION
Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune condition affecting communication between nerves and muscles. Weakness often varies during the day.
NEUROLOGY · CONSULTATION GUIDE
Myasthenia gravis
Prepare for a conversation with Dr Anup Bende at Shriji Polyclinic.
Symptoms to discuss
Drooping eyelids, double vision and fatigue of muscles may occur. Speech, swallowing and breathing muscles can also be affected.
How assessment works
Assessment may involve examination, antibody tests and specialist electrical testing. Tests are selected to confirm the diagnosis and evaluate related findings.
Treatment approaches
Treatment can include medicines that improve muscle function and medicines that alter immune activity. Some patients need specialist assessment for other treatments.
Prepare for your review
Bring previous prescriptions, investigation reports and your current medication list. Write down when symptoms began and how they affect your daily life. Ask which changes to monitor and when to return for review.
When to seek prompt help
Breathing difficulty or worsening swallowing problems may indicate a crisis and require immediate hospital care.
Patient education · Updated 11 October 2026 · General information, not an individual treatment plan. Further reading: NHS ↗
Start with your concerns.
Your symptoms, daily activities and previous care.
Your consultation may include a discussion of symptoms, medical history, examination and review of existing records. Further investigations and the care plan depend on the findings; this page does not provide an individual diagnosis or treatment recommendation.
What to bring
- Relevant previous reports and a note of your symptoms and how they have changed.
- Current prescriptions and a list of medicines you take.
- Relevant reports and the questions you would like answered.
Arrange your visit
Neurology consultations: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 11 AM–2 PM and 7 PM–9 PM IST. Contact reception for availability and current fees.
Call +91 77589 88940For a medical emergency, seek immediate care at the nearest emergency department. Appointment enquiries are not monitored as an emergency service.