Symptoms of Barre syndrome

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Guillain Barre syndrome is an autoimmune peripheral neuropathy characterized by demyelinating lesions of peripheral nerves and nerve roots and inflammatory cell infiltration of small vessels. The classic GBS is called acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, and its clinical manifestation is acute symmetrical flaccid limb paralysis. The symptoms of Barre syndrome, let me tell you about.

Symptoms of Barre syndrome

Most patients may have gastrointestinal or respiratory tract infection symptoms or vaccination history 1-4 weeks before onset. Acute or subacute onset; The first symptom is myasthenia, more than a few days to 2 weeks to develop to the peak, the common type is ascending paralysis, first appeared symmetrical weakness of both legs, typically in a few hours or just a few days later, from the lower limbs to the trunk, upper limbs or involving the brain nerve.

The lower limbs are more likely to be affected than the upper limbs. The limbs are flaccid paralysis, and the tendon reflex decreases or disappears. Usually, the tendon reflex disappears within a few days in the early stage of the disease. Some patients have mild muscle atrophy, and disuse muscle atrophy may appear in long-term bedridden patients.

Sensory disturbance is generally lighter than dyskinesia. It is manifested as paresthesia of the distal limb, such as burning, numbness, tingling and discomfort, and glove sock like hypoesthesia. It can occur before paralysis or at the same time, or without sensory disturbance. About 30% of patients may have myalgia, especially tenderness of gastrocnemius.

matters needing attention

In daily life, eat more fruits and vegetables, keep optimistic mood, pay attention not to fatigue, pay attention to the recovery of the body, in addition, if there are any symptoms should go to the hospital for examination, and corresponding treatment, these are to actively do.