Signs of Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Symptoms of Guillain-Barre Syndrome
The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources
for Guillain-Barre Syndrome may include:
List of 30
Guillain-Barre Syndrome Symptoms
Note that Guillain-Barre Syndrome symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient,
but the phrase Guillain-Barre Syndrome signs may often refer to those signs
that are only noticable by a doctor.
Signs or Symptoms of Guillain-Barre Syndrome:
NINDS Guillain-Barre Syndrome Information Page: NINDS (Excerpt)
The first symptoms of this disorder include varying degrees of
weakness or tingling sensations in the legs. In many instances, the
weakness and abnormal sensations spread to the arms and upper body. These
symptoms can increase in intensity until the muscles cannot be used at all
and the patient is almost totally paralyzed. In these cases, the disorder
is life-threatening and is considered a medical emergency. The patient is
often put on a respirator to assist with breathing. Most patients,
however, recover from even the most severe cases of Guillain-Barré
syndrome, although some continue to have some degree of weakness.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Guillain-Barre Syndrome Information Page: NINDS)
NIAID Guillain Barre Fact Sheet: NIAID (Excerpt)
Symptoms range from weakness and tingling
sensations in the legs to spread to the arms and upper body. While most
patients recover with no, or minor, long term effects, total paralysis and
the need for ventilatory assist and death can result. (Source: excerpt from NIAID Guillain Barre Fact Sheet: NIAID)
Guillain-Barre Syndrome: NWHIC (Excerpt)
The first
symptoms of this disorder include varying degrees of weakness or tingling
sensations in the legs. In many instances the weakness and abnormal
sensations spread to the arms and upper body. These symptoms can increase
in intensity until the muscles cannot be used at all, and the patient is
almost totally paralyzed. This may include a temporary distortion of
facial appearance as facial muscles become paralyzed. In these cases the
disorder is life threatening -- potentially interfering with blood
pressure, heart rate, and breathing -- and is considered a medical
emergency. The patient is often put on a respirator to assist with
breathing and is watched closely for problems such as an abnormal
heartbeat, infections, blood clots, and high or low blood pressure. Most
patients, however, recover from even the most severe cases of
Guillain-Barre syndrome, although some continue to have minor problems.
(Source: excerpt from Guillain-Barre Syndrome: NWHIC)
Neuromuscular Diseases: NWHIC (Excerpt)
Tingling in the fingers and toes, general muscle weakness,
difficulty breathing, and, in severe cases, paralysis.
(Source: excerpt from Neuromuscular Diseases: NWHIC)
More Symptoms of Guillain-Barre Syndrome:
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What are the signs of Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
The phrase "signs of Guillain-Barre Syndrome" should, strictly speaking,
refer only to those signs and symptoms of Guillain-Barre Syndrome that are not readily apparent to the patient.
The word "symptoms of Guillain-Barre Syndrome" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
The signs and symptom information on this page
attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
This medical information about signs and symptoms for Guillain-Barre Syndrome has been gathered
from various sources,
may not be fully accurate,
and may not be the full list of Guillain-Barre Syndrome signs or Guillain-Barre Syndrome symptoms.
Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Guillain-Barre Syndrome may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Guillain-Barre Syndrome symptoms.
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