Rare autoimmune disorder destroying nerve function lead to weakness and paralysis.
Polyradiculoneuritis, or dysfunction of all of the nerves of the body, includes those that control breathing. The weakness occurs without numbness.
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an inflammatory/immune disorder of the peripheral nerves—those outside the brain and spinal cord. GBS is characterized by the rapid onset of weakness and, often, paralysis of the legs, arms, breathing muscles and face.
Inflammation of the peripheral nerves leading to increasing weakness or paralysis; most often occurs in more distal areas before affecting portions of the body more proximally. Usually remists with resolution of the underlying disease.
inflammatory demyelinating peripheral neuropathy that can complicate systemic illnesses and diarrhoeal diseases caused by Campylobacter jejuni X Y Z
An autoimmune disorder that affects the peripheral nerves and causes fatigue, weakness, paralysis and sometimes death. Recovery may takes weeks, months or even years. Guillain-Barre syndrome has been linked to Campylobacter jejuni.
An inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nerves. 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.
a form of peripheral polyneuritis characterized by pain and weakness and sometimes paralysis of the limbs; cause is unknown
The Condition"...Some theories suggest an autoimmune mechanism, in which the patient's defense system of antibodies and white blood cells are triggered into damaging the nerve covering or insulation, leading to weakness and abnormal sensation..."
A peripheral nervous system disease in which nerve inflammation causes weakness, loss of movement, and loss of sensation in the arms and legs.
A rare neurological disease characterized by loss of reflexes and temporary paralysis. Symptoms include weakness, numbness, tingling and increased sensitivity that spreads over the body. Muscle paralysis starts in the feet and legs and moves upwards to the arms and hands. Sometimes paralysis can result in the respiratory muscles causing breathing difficulties. Symptoms usually appear over the course of one day and may continue to progress for 3 or 4 days up to 3 or 4 weeks. Recovery begins within 2-4 weeks after the progression stops. While most patients recover, approximately 15%-20% experience persistent symptoms. GBS is fatal in 5% of cases.
A disorder characterized by progressive symmetrical paralysis and loss of reflexes, usually beginning in the legs. The paralysis characteristically involves more than one limb (most commonly the legs), is progressive, and is usually proceeds from the end of an extremity toward the torso. Areflexia (loss of reflexes) or hyporeflexia (diminution of reflexes) may occur in the legs and arms. See the entire definition of Guillain-Barre syndrome
peripheral polyneuritis occurring 1 to 3 weeks after a mild episode of fever associated with a viral infection. page top
an acute disease that produces fever and nerve inflammation resulting in bilateral weakness or paralysis, most commonly in the legs and feet.
An inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nerves (the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord)
Progressive and usually reversible paralysis or weakness of multiple muscles usually starting in the lower extremities and often ascending to the muscles involved in respiration. The syndrome is due to inflammation and loss of the myelin covering of the nerve fibers, often associated with an acute infection. Also called acute idiopathic polyneuritis.
A reversible condition that affects the nerves in the body. GBS can result in muscle weakness, pain, and even temporary paralysis of the facial, chest, and leg muscles. Paralysis of the chest muscles can lead to breathing problems.
The Condition"...To confirm the diagnosis, a lumbar puncture to find elevated fluid protein and electrical test of nerve and muscle function may be performed..."
