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There is no cure for Guillain-Barre syndrome. However, many treatments are available to help reduce symptoms, treat complications, and speed up recovery. When symptoms are severe, the patient will need to go to the hospital for breathing help, treatment, and physical therapy. A ...[read article]

Tests for Guillain-Barre Syndrome

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A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination. It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves ...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Electromyography(EMG) is a test that checks the health of the muscles and the nerves that control the muscles.  More
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Nerve conduction velocity(NCV) is a test of the speed of signals through a nerve.Patches called surface electrodes, similar to those used for ECG, are placed on the...  More
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CSF total protein is a test to determine the amount of protein in cerebrospinal fluid(CSF). CSF is a clear fluid that circulates in the space surrounding the spinal...  More
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Ganglioside GM1 Antibody Assay Test
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Ganglioside GQ1b Antibody Assay Test
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More
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Lumbar puncture(LP) is the technique of using a needle to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid(CSF) from the spinal canal. CSF is the clear, watery liquid that protects the...  More
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A nerve biopsy is the removal of a small piece of a nerve for examination.The sural nerve(in the ankle), or the superficial radial nerve(wrist) are the sites most o...  More
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Medical Procedures for Guillain-Barre Syndrome

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Plasmapheresis is a blood purification procedure used to treat several autoimmune diseases. It is also known as therapeutic plasma exchange.In an autoimmune disease...  More
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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Guillain-Barre Syndrome

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IMMUNE GLOBULIN (im MUNE GLOB yoo lin) helps to prevent or reduce the severity of certain infections in patients who are at risk. This medicine is collected from th...  More
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