What factors may trigger or increase my risk for myasthenic crisis?
Myasthenic crisis may occur for no known reason. Anything that worsens your myasthenia gravis may lead to MC. Any of the following may trigger or increase your risk for MC: • Medical conditions: Ask your caregiver for more information about the following conditions: • Aspiration pneumonitis: When a liquid or object is inhaled into your lungs, it is called aspiration. Aspiration commonly happens if you breathe in stomach acid or vomit. This causes your lung tissues to swell and may lead to MC. • Fever: High body temperature. • Infections: Lung infections such as pneumonia may trigger MC. Infections are caused by germs called viruses or bacteria. The infection may spread to your blood, causing sepsis. Sepsis may also trigger MC. Simple coughs or colds also increase your risk for MC. • Thymoma: This is a tumor (growth) found in your thymus gland. The thymus gland is a part of your immune system that helps fight infection. The thymus is found in your chest near your heart. • Thyroid diseas
