Case study on Guillain Barre Syndrome

A rapid onset muscle weakness caused by the immune system damaging the peripheral nervous system resulting in Guillian Barre Syndrome. Typically both side of the body are involved and initially symptoms are changes in sensation or pain often in the back along with muscle weakness, beginning in the feet and hands, often spreading to the arms and upper body. A patient who is admitted in emergency diagnosed to have GBS and her muscle weakness leads to inability in walking and moving, despite of this the prognosis of GBS is good and patient gain strength after proper diagnosis.