Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Guillain-Barré Syndrome Latest News

Gaza has recently seen a surge in Guillain-Barre syndrome, which can cause full-body paralysis in extreme cases.

About Guillain-Barré Syndrome 

• It is a rare autoimmune condition in which the body’s immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system. 
• This is the part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord. 
• It controls muscle movement, pain signals, and temperature and touch sensations.
• GBS is also called acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP).
• It can occur at any age, but it most commonly affects people between 30 and 50.

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Guillain-Barré Syndrome Causes

• The exact cause of the disease remains unclear, but it is often observed following a viral or bacterial infection, vaccination, or major surgery.
• At such times, the immune system becomes hyperactive, leading to this rare condition.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome Symptoms

• Patients often begin with an unknown fever, followed by weakness and other nervous system-related symptoms. 
• It can increase in intensity over a period of hours, days, or weeks until certain muscles cannot be used at all. 
• Some cases of GBS are very mild and only marked by brief weakness. Others cause nearly devastating paralysis, leaving the person unable to breathe on their own.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome Treatment

• There’s no known cure for GBS. 
• Several treatment options can ease symptoms and help speed recovery. 
• Most people recover completely from GBS, but some serious illnesses can be fatal. 
• While recovery may take up to several years, most people are able to walk again six months after symptoms first began.

Source: AJ