A 35-year-old young patient with acute idiopathic polyneuritis (Guillain-Barré syndrome): a case report

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https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20221840

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Guillain-Barré syndrome, Acute idiopathic polyneuritis, Intravenous immunoglobulin treatment, Extremity weakness

Abstract

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an acute polyneuropathy characterised by varying degrees of weakness that peaks in 4 weeks. We were presenting a case of men of 35 year of age, who had tingling sensation in lover limb (right>left), which was gradually extended, imbalance walking, unable to stand from squatting position and respiratory weakness. The patient took treatment at local hospitals and refer to KEM hospital, where he was diagnosed with GBS syndrome by diagnostic test. He was administered with medication and intravenous immunoglobulin.

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Ghanshyam Rakhecha, Leelabai Thackersey College of Nursing, Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Assistant Lecturer

LT College of Nursing

SNDT Women's University, Mumbai

 

Aksa Grace Shajan, Leelabai Thackersey College of Nursing, Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

B.Sc. Nursing 3rd Year Student

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2022-07-25

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