Imagine waking up with a modest tingling in the legs, only within days to find yourself completely paralyzed. This is the terrible reality of Guilan-Baire syndrome (GBS), A rare but severe neurological disorder that has affected a total of 211 people in Maharashtra. Shweta, a beauty expert, experienced this before. She left her feet feeling a tingling sensation in her feet for a full paralyzed attack in just three days. His journey can help people understand early symptoms, progress and treatment of GBS better – some should be aware of some.
What is Guilan-Baire syndrome?
Guilan-Berre Syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system accidentally attacks the peripheral nervous system. This system controls muscle contractions, reflexes and sensations. Although the real original is unknown, diseases, surgery, or vaccines are common triggers. GBS can cause muscle weakness or paralysis, and in severe cases, it can be fatal.
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GBS first warning signal
According to Shweta, her first symptom was a tingling sensation in her feet. Soon after, he experienced numbness, which gradually spread to his feet. Some of the most common initial symptoms include:
- Tinge
- Unusual walking or difficulty in moving legs
- Reflex loss
- Mild pain or foot pain
These signs are dismissed as minor discomfort, but they can be the first indicators of GBS.
How symptoms move faster
GBS can get spoiled quicklySometimes within hours. For Shweta, symptoms increased within three days:
- Numbness went from his feet to his upper body.
- She began to experience speech difficulties and slad words.
- Breathing problems made it difficult for him to breathe deeply.
- He had a blood pressure, which made him feel dizzy and weak.
- He eventually lost control of his muscles, fulfilling paralysis.
In the comment sections, a user shared his ordinance “My daughter is also a GBS survivor. She has been suffering twice within a interval of two years. She was given IVIG treatment and she was cured but the paralysis 100% Was, even on the eyelids.
Why GBS is so dangerous
The primary risk of GBS is its rapid development. If paralysis spreads to the chest muscles, it can cause respiratory failure and require ventilator to breathe. In severe conditions, GBS can spoil heart function and blood pressure, resulting in life-threatening results.
The good news is that most people recover with proper medical care. The most important part is to identify the symptoms quickly and get quick treatment.
How to treat GBS
There is no direct treatment for GBS, but some treatment can accelerate recovery and prevent complications:
- Entral immunoglobulin (IVIG): This helps prevent the immune system from attacking the veins.
- Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis): This process removes harmful antibodies from the blood.
- Blood infection: In severe cases, patients may require a transfusion to stabilize their condition.
The recovery from GBS is slow and may take from weeks to months. In the case of Shweta, he spent 4 months in the ICU before regaining the movement. Many comments in her video give us an idea that the hospitalized phase may vary from person to another. Rehabilitation plays an important role, including:
- Physiotherapy to strengthen weak muscles.
- Speech therapy for those who experience communication difficulties.
- Breathing exercise to restore lung function.
“For Guilan-Baire syndrome (GBS), it is important to understand that it is an autoimmune condition and not directly due to specific foods. However, during illness, proper nutrition for recovery is important when someone near If GBS is, they should focus on, rich in nutritional, easily digested foods (dyspagia) if vitamin. If it is difficult to swallow foods rich in C, D, E, and B12, it is important to swallow because GBS can sometimes be triggered by gastrointestinal infections. And practicing storage. Dr. Amita Kaul – HOD and Senior Advisor Pediatrics and Newborn Sciences, Surya Hospitals.
