Guillain-Barré syndrome

Also called: GBS

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Doctor helping a patient with Guillain-Barre syndrome walk. Close-up of the difference between normal and damaged nerve cells.

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A condition in which the immune system attacks the nerves.

The condition may be triggered by an acute bacterial or viral infection.

Symptoms start as weakness and tingling in the feet and legs that spread to the upper body. Paralysis can occur.

Special blood treatments (plasma exchange and immunoglobulin therapy) can relieve symptoms. Physical therapy is needed.

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Overview

Overview

What are neurodegenerative diseases?

Neurodegenerative diseases are conditions that gradually damage and destroy parts of your nervous system, especially areas of your brain. These conditions usually develop slowly, and the effects and symptoms tend to appear later in life.

This term doesn’t just refer to a single type of condition.

This term doesn’t just refer to a single type of condition. Instead, it’s an umbrella term that applies to several types of conditions.

Types of this condition

Some of the main types of degenerative brain diseases

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