Isaacs’ Syndrome / Neuromyotonia - A Case Study

Glossary

Biopsy: A procedure in which a sample of cells or tissues is taken for laboratory examination.

Chronic disease: An illness that lasts for a long time, often a lifetime.

Glaucoma: Abnormally high fluid pressure in the eye that can lead to vision loss or blindness.

Immunoglobulin: An antibody that plays a critical role in mucosal immunity.

Immunosuppressant: A medication that suppresses the immune response and can be used to treat autoimmune disease.

Immunosuppressed: Having a weakened immune system.

Myokymia: Small muscle contractions that can occur in any muscle group.

Myositis: An inflammation or swelling of the muscles often caused by injury, infection, or an autoimmune disorder.

Steroids: A family of substances that share a similar chemical structure, including certain hormones (e.g., testosterone) and various drugs. "Steroids" is often used as a shortened form of Corticosteroids.

Syndrome: A medical condition characterized by a collection of symptoms (what the patient feels) and signs (what a doctor can observe or measure).