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Guillain-Barré Syndrome GBS |
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Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an inflammatory disorder of the nerves, excluding the brain and spinal column. It is also called acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, acute idiopathic polyradiculneuritis, acute idiopathic polyneuritis and Landry's ascending paralysis. |
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Also called acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, acute idiopathic polyradiculneuritis, acute idiopathic polyneuritis and Landry's ascending paralysis. An inflammatory disorder of the nerves, excluding the brain and spinal column. The symptoms are ascending weakness with abnormal sensations and then paralysis of the legs, arms, face and possibly breathing muscles. It is rarely fatal but there is no direct cure and recovery may need care in a intensive care unit and can take years (although people can recover in a few weeks as as well). |
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The symptoms are ascending weakness with abnormal sensations and then paralysis of the legs, arms, face and possibly breathing muscles. It is rarely fatal but there is no direct cure and recovery may need care in a intensive care unit and can take years (although people can recover in a few weeks as as well). |
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