Pune gBS outbreak; Guillain-Barre Syndrome Symptoms Explained | Sehthanama- 20 cases of Guilan-Baire syndrome found in Pune: Walking, getting up, it is difficult to breathe, know from the doctor how dangerous this disease

Pune In just one week, more than 20 suspended cases of Guilan-Baire syndrome (GBS) have been reported. Many hospitals have also shared samples of blood, stools, saliva, urin and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) with ICMR and National Institute of Virology (NIV) for dygnosis.

GBS is an autoimmune condition. In this, our immune system attacks its own nerves. This causes neurological disorder. Due to this, hands and feet suddenly weaken. It becomes difficult to get up and sit.

It is a rare syndrome. Every year there are about one lakh cases in the world. Finding 20 suspended cases in Pune within a week can be a matter of concern. In the year 2023, 180 cases of the disease were registered between June 1 and July 15 in the country of South America, Peru. To deal with this, the government there had to impose health emergency for 90 days. This is the reason that people are afraid of such cases coming together in Pune.

so ‘Sehtanama’ Today I will talk about Guilan-Baire syndrome (GBS). Will also know that-

What is Guilan-Baire syndrome?

It is an autoimmune neurological disorder. In this, the immune system attacks the nerves of the peripheral nervous system. Due to this, people can be difficult to get up, walk, walk and even breathe.

There are two parts of our nervous system. The first is the Central Nervous system, which contains spinal cord and brain. The second is, the peripheral nervous system, which has all the other nerves of the entire body. The immune system in Guilan-Baire syndrome attacks the second part of the nervous system ie Peripheral Nervous System.

What are the symptoms of Guilan-Baire syndrome?

The nerves of the peripheral nervous system connect the brain to the rest of the body and control the function of several organs, including muscles. Due to their damage, messages coming from the brain are unable to reach the muscles. This causes control over the muscles. Therefore, when the patient wants to get up or wants to walk, then you are unable to walk.

Generally, the first symptom of this is that it begins to tinge into toes. After this, it spreads throughout the claws, in the entire leg and in the same order, it spreads in the entire body. Its symptoms may increase rapidly. What more symptoms can be seen in it, see in graphic:

What complication of Guilan-Baire syndrome can be

If GBS is damaging autonomic nerves, it can also cause someone to die. Our autonomic nerves control automatic body functions such as heart beat, blood pressure and digestion. No one can survive for a long time when these functions are uncontrolled. Due to this, how can the condition be made, see in graphic.

What is the treatment of Guilan-Baire syndrome?

There is no cure for Guilan-Baire syndrome (GBS). However, treatment is done to reduce its symptoms.

What therapy do doctors give in treatment?

Usually doctors give these 2 therapy:

In this treatment, the plasma is separated and pure from the blood. This removes antibodies that are attacking nerve cells. After this, blood and plasma are again put into the body.

In this therapy, antibodies from healthy donors are given to the patient. These antibodies balance the body’s immune system. This can reduce the attack on nerve cells.

Some common questions and answers related to Guilan-Baire syndrome

Question: Why is Guilan-Barry syndrome?

answer: The exact cause of Guilan-Berry syndrome is not yet known. Its symptoms usually appear a few days or weeks after a respiratory infection or digestive infection. Many times GBS can trigger GBS even after any surgery or vaccination. This means that do not take any respiratory infection and digestive infections like diarrhea lightly.

Question: Can someone die due to Guilan-Baire syndrome?

answer: Yes, in some cases in some cases, if the symptoms grow very rapidly, then the patient may also die if he does not get timely treatment. Apart from this, if antibodies damage autonomic nerves, then the risk of death increases. This causes heart beat, blood pressure and digestive system to go out of control and the patient dies. However, this happens in very few cases.

Question: What is the life expectancy in Guilan-Baire syndrome?

answer: People who recover from it can lead a normal life. In this, less than 2% people die. Most of those who die are people, whose symptoms have become very serious.

Question: Who is more at risk of this disease?

answer: GBS can happen to anyone, but its cases are the highest in the age of 30 to 50 years.

Question: In how many days do the symptoms of Guilan-Baire recover?

answer: Symptoms of Guilan-Baire syndrome are cured with treatment and time. Symptoms of most people start recovering in 2 to 3 weeks. Recovery time can range from a few months to 1 year or more if the symptoms are severe.

Question: What are the measures to prevent Guilan-Baire syndrome?

answer: There is no way to prevent Guilan-Baire syndrome, because it does not know the exact reason for it. Since in most cases it develops after an infection, take care of health as much as possible to reduce its risk and remain healthy. ,

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