Abstract
Weight loss has substantial health benefits, but it is not risk-free. Various neurological disorders have been reported following bariatric surgery-induced weight loss. Here, we report 3 patients who developed multiple sclerosis (MS), one of whom also developed myasthenia gravis (MG), shortly after significant weight loss. Two patients lost weight by following a diet plan and one underwent bariatric surgery. There may be an association between significant weight loss and the development of an autoimmune neurological disorder such as MS or MG; a high index of suspicion is required.
Article Type
Case Report
First Page
158
Last Page
161
Recommended Citation
Alanazy, Mohammed H.; Alomar, Majed A.; Aljafen, Bandar N.; and Muayqil, Taim A.
(2018)
"Multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis following severe weight loss,"
Neurosciences: Vol. 23:
Iss.
2, Article 14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17712/nsj.2018.2.20170343