• It is an auto -immune disorder.
• Few are congenital, that is, present at birth.
• Abnormal enlargement or tumor of thymus gland is associated with myasthenia gravis and might trigger the production of antibodies which cause the condition.
• In rare cases, mother will pass antibodies that cause the disease onto the child. However, this is curable in the child.

If untreated for a prolonged period it may lead to

Myasthenic crisis:

• It is a life-threatening condition when the muscles that affect breathing are affected.
• This condition requires medical attention.

Thymomas - Cancer of the thymus gland

• People with MG have higher chance of having cancer in the thymus.

Under active or over active Thyroid:

• Thyroid gland is responsible for secreting hormones that are required to regulate metabolism
• Changes in the levels of hormones production can lead to variety of problems
• Underactive thyroid causes- cold, weight gain and other issues
• Overactive thyroid causes - heat, weight loss and other issues