Jun 7, 2024 · Guillain-Barre (gee-YAH-buh-RAY) syndrome is a condition in which the body's immune system attacks the nerves. It can cause weakness, numbness or paralysis. Weakness and tingling in the hands and feet are usually the first symptoms.

Jun 7, 2024 · A diagnosis of Guillain-Barre syndrome can be emotionally hard. Although most people eventually recover fully, the condition is generally painful and requires hospitalization and months of rehabilitation. People with Guillain-Barre syndrome must adjust to …

Nov 7, 2024 · La forma desmielinizante del síndrome de Guillain-Barré destruye la cubierta protectora de los nervios periféricos (vaina de mielina), lo que impide que los nervios trasmitan señales al cerebro. El síndrome de Guillain-Barré es un afección en la cual el sistema inmunitario del cuerpo ataca los nervios.

Jun 7, 2024 · Guillain-Barre syndrome is rare, affecting one out of every 100,000 people. Mayo Clinic specialists have extensive experience with this rare condition, treating more than 360 people with Guillain-Barre syndrome every year.

Jun 7, 2024 · Researchers at Mayo Clinic are working to find new diagnosis and treatment options for people who have Guillain-Barre syndrome and related conditions. Read more about research in Cerebrovascular and Critical Care Neurology at Mayo Clinic.

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Nov 26, 2024 · Yao J, et al. Progress in Guillain-Barre syndrome immunotherapy — A narrative review of new strategies in recent years. Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics. 2023; doi:10.1080/21645515.2023.2215153. Guillain-Barre. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/guillain-barre ...

Jan 29, 2024 · With Guillain-Barre syndrome as rare as noted, about 1/100,000 per year - equating to less than 5000 cases per year in the US how do we know this is the right diagnosis and get confirmation at least by consultation from the Mayo Clinic for local doctors.

Feb 17, 2016 · Officials with the World Health Organization (WHO) are exploring a possible link between Zika virus and a neurological disorder called Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS). GBS is a rare disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the nerves, causing numbness and weakness, and in severe cases, paralysis.

Aug 27, 2011 · There are several older discussions on Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) where some of the members may still be active. I'm tagging our moderator @kanaazpereira to see if we should move your post to one of the discussions so you will have more visibility and can meet other members who have discussed GBS.