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Guillain-Barre syndrome is a serious disorder that occurs when the body''s defense(immune) system mistakenly attacks part of the nervous system. This leads to nerve inflammation that causes muscle weakness, wh... |
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Symptoms
Symptoms of Guillain-Barre get worse very quickly. It may take only a few hours to reach the most severe symptoms.Mus...
Causes
Guillain-Barre syndrome is an autoimmune disorder(the body's immune system attacks itself). Exactly what triggers Gui...
Tests
A history of increasing muscle weakness and paralysis may be a sign of Guillain-Barre syndrome, especially if there w...
Treatments
There is no cure for Guillain-Barre syndrome. However, many treatments are available to help reduce symptoms, treat c...
Prevention
Because so little is known about what causes GBS to develop, there are no known methods of prevention.
Doctor Specialties
Seek immediate medical help if you have any of the following symptoms:Can't take a deep breathDecreased feeling (sens...
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