MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The recovery times of AMAN and AIDP patients were similar: the median time to regain the ability to walk 5 meters with assistance was 31 days for patients classified as having AMAN and 32 days for those classified as having AIDP.

Detailed explanation-2: -Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP) is an autoimmune process characterized by progressive areflexic weakness and mild sensory changes. Sensory symptoms often precede motor weakness. About 20% of patients end up with respiratory failure.

Detailed explanation-3: -Treatment may shorten the course of the disease, but there is currently no known cure. Treatment may be in the forms of plasma exchanges, or intravenous immunoglobulin infusions. Some patients require life support and critical care hospitalization.

Detailed explanation-4: -In AIDP, the nerves’ protective covering (myelin sheath) is damaged. The damage prevents nerves from transmitting signals to your brain, causing weakness, numbness or paralysis.