Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS

Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system. It is an autoimmune disease that forms antibodies against peripheral nerves. There is no definite etiology for GBS. This disease shows different symptoms depending on the type of GBS and its severity. Treatments are available for people who have this disease, but as of now, there is no cure (Biomarkers). An exact cause of GBS has not been found, but its symptoms have been noted to follow a pattern. In most cases, GBS is preceded by an infectious illness, usually in the respiratory system or digestive tract. There are many types of GBS, which are separated into categories of demyelinating and axonal. The most common type is Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy …show more content…
Once this is done, the blood cells are returned back into the patient’s body without the plasma. Plasma exchange has proven to reduce the severity and duration of GBS (Something). Immunoglobulin therapy includes the process of injecting high doses of immunoglobulin from healthy donors into GBS patients. This has proven to lessen the immune attack on the peripheral nervous system. The majority of patients who suffer from GBS are bedridden while they recover. It is usually in the patient’s best interest to be in a hospital while they recover. A very important part in treatment is to keep the patient’s body functioning while he/she recovers. Caregivers may be instructed to manually move the limbs of the patient to keep the muscles moving and prevent blood clots (Something). GBS is very unpredictable considering its sudden and quick onset. Patients of GBS usually reach their greatest weakness within a few weeks after the first symptoms occur. Some people can still feel weakness within three years after having GBS. With physical therapy, around 80% of people make a full recovery within six to twelve months, although some cases can take longer