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==Overview==
==Overview==
[[Lambert-Eaton syndrome]] is a disorder in which faulty communication between nerves and muscles leads to [[muscle weakness]].
[[Lambert-Eaton syndrome]] is a disorder in which faulty communication between nerves and muscles leads to [[muscle weakness]].
==What are the symptoms of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome ?==
Symptoms may include:
* Weakness or loss of movement that can be more or less severe, including:
** Difficulty chewing
** Difficulty climbing stairs
** Difficulty lifting objects
** Difficulty talking
** Drooping head
** Need to use hands to get up from sitting or lying positions
* Swallowing difficulty, gagging, or choking
* Vision changes such as:
** Blurry vision
** Double vision
** Problems keeping a steady gaze
Symptoms related to the autonomic nervous system usually occur, and include:
* Blood pressure changes
* Dizziness upon standing
* Dry mouth

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Lambert-Eaton syndrome is a disorder in which faulty communication between nerves and muscles leads to muscle weakness.

What are the symptoms of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome ?

Symptoms may include:

  • Weakness or loss of movement that can be more or less severe, including:
    • Difficulty chewing
    • Difficulty climbing stairs
    • Difficulty lifting objects
    • Difficulty talking
    • Drooping head
    • Need to use hands to get up from sitting or lying positions
  • Swallowing difficulty, gagging, or choking
  • Vision changes such as:
    • Blurry vision
    • Double vision
    • Problems keeping a steady gaze

Symptoms related to the autonomic nervous system usually occur, and include:

  • Blood pressure changes
  • Dizziness upon standing
  • Dry mouth