Viral infections are the No. 1 culprit for Guillain-Barre syndrome
Acampo, California
August 28, 2014 2:51am CST
In rare cases the disease appears after immunization, after surgery, and more.
The clinical picture is developing acute or doorpost. The first symptoms are associated with the onset of pain in the limbs and gradual loss of sensitivity. Then the patients complain of being unable to move his limbs and severe weakness. First the legs and then the symptoms cover the hands and body. In the lateral muscle involvement and diaphragm may develop respiratory failure and to impose a control room ventilation. In 50% of cases affect and facial nerves. Full development of the disease is within 2 weeks. After the acute development follows a period of gradual, slow recovery, which may last from a few months to 2 years. In 70% of cases occur in full recovery, 20% have residual symptoms, 7% are permanently invalided, and 5% hronificira's disease.
MILLER-FISHER SYNDROME IS A VARIANT OF THE DISEASE
It is characterized by a lack of reflexes, disturbance of gait and ophthalmologist. Observed and cardiac disorders, tachycardia, hypertension, thermostatic hypotension.
The treatment is associated with high doses of globulin, doesn't mean he can't, monitoring of vital functions with the preparedness for resuscitation events and prolonged and constant rehabilitation.
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