Anti-acetylcholine receptor antibodies

Testing the level of antibodies to acetylcholine receptors (AR-AB) in the blood.

Determination of antibodies against ARAB receptors is used in the diagnosis and differentiation of myasthenia gravis.

Myasthenia gravis

Masthenia is an acquired autoimmune disease autoimmune disease characterized by the presence of autoantibodies against neuromuscular junction proteins - the receptor for acetylcholine and receptor tyrosine kinase specific to the muscle.

Symptoms of myasthenia gravis

• double vision,
• falling eyelids,
• disturbance of eye movements,
• disturbance of eye movements
• quiet speech with nasal epiglottis,
• difficulty chewing and swallowing,
• sad facial expression,
• falling of the head and jaw,

Physical difficulties with myasthenia gravis

There are difficulties in:

• moving upper limbs,
• walking up stairs,
• lifting oneself from a lying position without the help of hands,
• stepping up from a lying position without the help of hands
• standing up from a squatting position,

Very characteristic is the worsening of symptoms as the physical exertion and worsening during the day. Take care of your health and get a blood test.