Guillain-Barré Syndrome acute idiopathic polyneuritis. Also referred to as GuillainBarré Syndrome (GBS), is a rapidly progressive ascending http://www.ndrf.org/guillain.htm
Extractions: Be sure to visit the NDRF Reference Page where you can learn more about the NDRF Patient Handbook, Videos and other reference materials. Also referred to as Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), is a rapidly progressive ascending paralyzing disorder of the peripheral nerves, those outside the brain and spinal cord. It often follows a gastrointestinal or respiratory infection. An autoimmune mechanism e.g. triggered by an infection, has been postulated as the cause of GBS. It typically can begin with abnormal feelings (such as tingling, prickling, or burning sensations) of the feet, followed by weakness and even paralysis of the legs, ascending up the trunk to involve the arms and face. Other features of GBS include absent or decreased deep tendon reflexes such as knee jerk, and an increase in the protein content of cerebrospinal fluid without a corresponding increase in cells. Electrodiagnostic studies of nerves and muscles help to confirm the diagnosis. Mimickers of GBS, such as porphyria and heavy metal poisoning can be ruled out with appropriate studies. Joel S. Steinberg, M.D., Ph.D
Guillain Barre' Syndrome Guillain Barre' Syndrome. ( acute idiopathic polyneuritis) GuillainBarré (Ghee Bah-ray) Syndrome, also called acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and Landry's ascending http://www.angelfire.com/home/gbs
Extractions: (Acute Idiopathic Polyneuritis) Guillain-Barré (Ghee-yaw Bah-ray) Syndrome, also called acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and Landry's ascending paralysis, is a disorder of the peripheral nerves, those outside the brain and spinal cord. It is typically characterized by the rapid onset of muscle weakness and often, paralysis of the legs, arms and breathing muscles. The cause of Guillain-Barre' syndrome is not known; and why the disorder only occurs in certain patients is still not known. Research to date indicates that the nerves of the GBS patient are attacked by the body's own defense system against disease-antibodies and white blood cells. As a result of this autoimmune attack, the nerve insulation (myelin) and sometimes even the covered conducting part of the nerve (axon) is damaged. The rapid onset of (ascending) weakness, frequently accompanied by abnormal sensations and pain that affect both sides of the body similarly, is a common presenting picture, and quite often, the patient's symptoms and physical exam are sufficient to indicate the diagnosis. The severity of Guillain-Barre' syndrome can vary greatly. In its milder form, it may cause a waddling or ducklike gait, and perhaps some tingling and upper limb weakness that may briefly, for days or weeks, impair a patients lifestyle. Some primary care physicians have described patients who complained of mild brief tingling and/or limb weakness accompanying or following a viral illness, such as a sore throat or diarrhea. Such a set of symptoms may represent a very mild form of GBS. In contrast to such mild forms, at the other extreme a GBS patient may become almost totally paralyzed and fraught with complications.
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Extractions: Overview Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nerves. The peripheral nerves convey sensory information (e.g., pain, temperature) from the body to the brain and motor (i.e., movement) signals from the brain to the body. GBS is characterized by weakness and numbness or tingling in the legs and arms, and possible loss of movement and feeling in the legs, arms, upper body, and face. Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradicalneuropathy (CIDP), is considered to be a related form of Guillain-Barre syndrome. It is much less common than GBS, and evolves much more slowly and usually is longer lasting. Some CIDP patients experience periods of worsening and improvement, and individual relapses are often confused with GBS.
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Extractions: ACUTE IDIOPATHIC POLYNEURITIS - A form of peripheral neuropathy that results in the temporary loss of movement and sensation due to inflammation of multiple nerves (and loss of myelin ). The exact cause is unknown but has been associated with an abnormal immune response to viral infection . Complete recovery can take up to six months.
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Extractions: Acute Idiopathic Polyneuritis / Guillain-Barré Syndrome The following organizations may be contacted for more information and support information. Guillain-Barre Syndrome Foundation International P.O. Box 262 Wynnewood, PA 19096 NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892 NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders) P.O. Box 8923 New Fairfield, CT 06812-8923 For overseas references please contact NDRF at 651-267-0525 The National Dysautonomia Research Foundation (NDRF) has established this site to help inform afflicted patients, physicians and the general public on the various forms of Dysautonomia. It is our desire to give timely, as well as, accurate information, however NDRF will not be responsible for the misinterpretation of the information provided. Medical questions and information, should be reviewed with your physician.
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Extractions: AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Acute Idiopathic Polyneuritis, Acute Inflammatory Polyneuropathy, Infectious Polyneuritis, Landry-Guillain-Barre Syndrome Definition Guillain-Barre syndrome is a disorder caused by nerve inflammation involving progressive muscle weakness or paralysis , which often follows an infectious illness.
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Extractions: ACUTE IDIOPATHIC POLYNEURITIS - A form of peripheral neuropathy that results in the temporary loss of movement and sensation due to inflammation of multiple nerves (and loss of myelin ). The exact cause is unknown but has been associated with an abnormal immune response to viral infection . Complete recovery can take up to six months.
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Extractions: Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Guillain-Barre syndrome is an acute type of nerve inflammation. The inflammation damages portions of the nerve cell, resulting in muscle weakness or paralysis and sensory loss. The damage usually includes loss of the myelin sheath of the nerve (demyelination ), which slows the conduction of impulses through the nerve. The damage can also cause denervation (kill the axon part of the nerve cell), which stops nerve function entirely. Without the axon, messages cannot be transferred from one nerve cell to another.
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