GB Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system. The common symptoms are weakness and tingling sensation in the legs.

Incidence

• 1 person in 100,000 persons

Signs and Symptoms

• Mild to severe weakness in the lower limbs sometimes in the upper body also
• Sometimes the affected person cannot move the weak muscles at all
• The symptoms are progressive in nature; Changes can be seen in hours only
• Most affected person reach maximum degrees of weakness in 2 weeks’ time
• Pricking or pins sensations in the ankles, fingers or toes
• Walking or moving difficulties
• Visual disturbance, double vision
• Difficulty with bladder and bowel control
• In adult, blood pressure problem
• Sometimes breathing difficulties, etc

Types / Variety

• GB Syndrome can be very mild to profound in intensity.

Causes

• The actual cause of tis syndrome is not known. It is considered as autoimmune disorder.
• It can be after bacterial and viral infection.

Diagnosis Making

• Medical History
• Physical examination
• NCV
• CSF Examination

Treatment / Management

• Both medical and re-habilitative therapies are required to treat GB Syndrome.

Medical Treatment

• Intensive medical treatment can cure GB Syndrome. In some cases residual weakness persists for long time and hinders gait efficiency. Plasma exchange and immunoglobin therapy is highly recommended.

Rehabilitative Therapies

• Physiotherapy is almost essential for all cases.
• Splinting may be required in selected cases.
• Use of mobility devices have been observed
• Psychological support
• Nutritional support

 
Prognosis

• Recovery takes long time. Hospitalization may be required for 1-2 weeks. In a few cases residual weakness persists
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