Nerve commonly involved in guillain barre syndrome?
Guillain-Barré syndrome is thought to be triggered by an infection, such as the flu or cytomegalovirus. The exact cause is unknown, but it is believed that the immune system mistakes the body's own nerve cells for foreign invaders and attacks them.
Damage to the nerves can cause a variety of symptoms, including:
* Muscle weakness
* Paralysis
* Difficulty breathing
* Difficulty swallowing
* Vision problems
* Pain
* Numbness
* Tingling
Guillain-Barré syndrome can be a serious condition, but most people recover fully with treatment. Treatment may include:
* Plasma exchange (plasmapheresis)
* Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg)
* Medications to relieve symptoms
* Physical therapy