PHYSIOLOGY
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare disorder in which your body’s immune system attacks your nerves.
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Since the CNS is so important, it is protected by a number of structures.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is Guillain-Barré syndrome? Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder in which your immune system mistakenly attacks part of the peripheral nervous system-the network of nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord.
Detailed explanation-2: -Guillain-Barré syndrome is thought to be caused by a problem with the immune system, the body’s natural defence against illness and infection. Normally the immune system attacks any germs that get into the body. But in people with Guillain-Barré syndrome, something goes wrong and it mistakenly attacks the nerves.
Detailed explanation-3: -Guillain-Barre (gee-YAH-buh-RAY) syndrome is a rare disorder in which your body’s immune system attacks your nerves. Weakness and tingling in your hands and feet are usually the first symptoms. These sensations can quickly spread, eventually paralyzing your whole body.
Detailed explanation-4: -Recovery may take as little as a few weeks or as long as a few years. Most people recover fully, but some have permanent nerve damage. Some people have died from GBS.
Detailed explanation-5: -There’s no cure for Guillain-Barre syndrome. But two types of treatments can speed recovery and reduce the severity of the illness: Plasma exchange (plasmapheresis). The liquid portion of part of your blood (plasma) is removed and separated from your blood cells.