{"product_id":"2940153916859","title":"Guillain Barre Syndrome A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system\u003cbr\u003eGuillain-Barre Syndrome is a rare autoimmune progressive disease with relatively symmetrical weakness of 2 or more limbs due to neuropathy, areflexia and mild sensory symptoms of not more than 4 weeks duration.\u003cbr\u003eCauses are:\u003cbr\u003e1. A nonspecific respiratory or gastrointestinal viral illness\u003cbr\u003e2. Vaccination (rarely)\u003cbr\u003e3. Extreme exposure to cold\u003cbr\u003eThe result of the antibodies attack on the peripheral nerves is inflammation of myelin and blockage of nerve conduction resulting in muscle paralysis with sensory or autonomic deficits.\u003cbr\u003eThe first symptoms of this disorder are varying degrees of weakness or tingling sensations in the legs.\u003cbr\u003eIn many cases the symmetrical weakness and abnormal sensations spread to the arms and upper body.\u003cbr\u003eThese symptoms can increase in intensity until certain muscles cannot be used at all and when severe the person is almost totally paralyzed.\u003cbr\u003eSuch an individual is often put on a ventilator to assist with breathing and is watched closely for problems such as an abnormal heart beat, infections, blood clots, and high or low blood pressure.\u003cbr\u003eAbsence of fever is one of the sign of Guillain Barre Syndrome.\u003cbr\u003eRecovery usually begins 2-4 weeks after progression of disease stops\u003cbr\u003eThe diagnosis of Guillain-Barre Syndrome involve\u003cbr\u003e1. History of a rapid onset and progression of ascending motor weakness, areflexia and the absence of fever.\u003cbr\u003e2. Physical and neurological examinations for peripheral neurological deficit.\u003cbr\u003e3. Cerebrospinal fluid examination-\u003cbr\u003ea. An elevated protein level (100 - 1000 mg\/dL)\u003cbr\u003eb. Absent pleocytosis (increased cell count)\u003cbr\u003e4. Electromyography studies and nerve conduction studies may show prolonged distal latencies, conduction slowing, nerve conduction blockage suggestive of demyelization.\u003cbr\u003e5. Computed tomography or MRI may show actual demyelization of the nerve.\u003cbr\u003eThere is no known cure for Guillain-Barre syndrome.\u003cbr\u003eThe most critical part of the treatment for this syndrome consists of keeping the patient's body functioning during recovery of the nervous system.\u003cbr\u003eThis can sometimes require placing the patient on mechanical ventilatory assistance, a heart monitor, or other machines that assist body function.\u003cbr\u003e1. Hospitalization and early intubation with a respirator on standby in case of difficulty in respiration\u003cbr\u003e2. Treatment of the underlying cause is started as soon as possible:\u003cbr\u003eCurrently, plasma exchange (also called plasmapheresis) and high-dose immunoglobulin therapy are used.\u003cbr\u003eBoth of them are equally effective but immunoglobulin is easier to administer.\u003cbr\u003ea. High dose intravenous immune globulin, which temporarily modifies the immune system and provides the body with normal antibodies from donated blood\u003cbr\u003eIn high-dose immunoglobulin therapy, doctors give intravenous injections of the proteins that, in small quantities, the immune system uses naturally to attack invading organisms.\u003cbr\u003eGiving high doses of these immunoglobulins, derived from a pool of thousands of normal donors, to Guillain-Barre patients can lessen the immune attack on the nervous system.\u003cbr\u003eb. Plasmapheresis in which abnormal antibodies are removed from the blood.\u003cbr\u003ePlasmapheresis seems to reduce the severity and duration of the Guillain-Barre episode\u003cbr\u003e3. Rehabilitation is started after the patient is stable and will focus on improving activities of daily living functions such as brushing teeth, washing and getting dressed.\u003cbr\u003e4. Physiotherapy to strengthen muscles\u003cbr\u003e5. Speech therapy for speech and swallowing\u003cbr\u003ePatients sometimes need psychological counseling to help them adapt.\u003cbr\u003eThe recovery period may be as little as a few weeks or as long as a few years.\u003cbr\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Guillain Barre Syndrome\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Interesting Facts about Guillain Barre Syndrome\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Rheumatoid arthritis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Temporal Arteritis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 SLE\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Myasthenia Gravis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Scleroderma and Sclerosis\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47103527059696,"sku":"2940153916859","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153916859_p0.jpg?v=1764058538","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153916859","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}