Guillaine barre syndrome

ABSTRACT

This case study focuses on Gullaine-Barre Syndrome (GBS . The root cause of Gullaine-Barre Syndrome is not really clear , or its triggering factors . However , it is believed to occur following a respiratory or a gastrointestinal infection . It is characterized by paresthesia of the extremities leading to paralysis . However , the onset of the dis from one person to another varies as to the occurrence of its signs and symptoms . Even the length of recovery may differ from several weeks to a couple of years . This dis is a puzzle to a lot of

scientists and doctors , event the recovery stages differ . Some patients may recover fully , some of them may not be able to resume with their previous jobs and a very few , less than 5 of the due to cardiovascular or respiratory complications . Diagnosis of GBS is not easy as well , but to confirm the diagnosis Lumbar puncture or spinal tap may be done , as well as , Electromyogram and nerve conduction velocity

The treatment of the dis may not be established but the presenting signs and symptoms , as well as the complication and the duration of its attack may be treated by plasmapheresis , immunoglobulins , analgesics muscle relaxants , tricyclic antidepressants or anticonvulsants , physical therapy and hydrotherapy . Current studies may be able to suggest medication or treatments that would help to treat the dis and may trace up[ what really causes Guillaine-Barre Syndrome

Guillaine_Barre Syndrome

Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS ) is a dis wherein the body 's immune system attacks a part of the peripheral nervous system . This then is considered an autoimmune dis wherein the body itself produced antibodies that destroys the myelin sheath that surrounds the peripheral nerves which is responsible for increasing thje the speed where the signals travel . The nerves that it affects are the ones responsible in conveying sensory information from the body to the brain and from the brain these nerves sends motor signals to the body

Gullaine-Barre Syndrome is a rare dis affecting only 1-2 in about 100 ,000 populations in the United States . There is no specific age group that is found dominant of this dis thus everyone is at risk

Gullaine-Barre Syndrome is called a syndrome rather than a disease because there was no specific disease causing agent that was identified that is directly involved with the dis

Guillaine-Barre Syndrome , as it affects the peripheral nerves , it is then characterized by a tingling sensation in the arms and legs as well as numbness and weakness . Some may experience loss of movement and sensation in the legs , arms , upper body and face (Swierzewski , 2000 Some may experience paresthesia in the toes and fingers some may experience it on the lower extremities while others involve half of the body . This then indicates the difference in the occurrence form one patient to another . Sometimes the illness progresses , leading to complete paralysis of the arms and legs and sometimes it continues up to the chest and paralyzing the breathing muscles thus the need for a ventilator or if the...