What is "Gilliam-Boroem Syndrome". I may have misspelled it.?

Answer 1

I believe the correct spelling is: Guillain-Barré syndrome. It is a disease of the immune that is most known for sudden paralysis. You usually spend time in the hospital for it but eventaully goes away. It is a neuro muskelar thing. It is one of the rarer diseases out there.


It does not usually result in death

Answer 2

It sounds like you are referring to Guillain-Barre Syndrome which is a Neurological Disorder of unknown cause. Typical clinical manifestations include weakness, poor balance, and bilateral paresthesia of the lower extremities (which means abnormal neurilogical sensations such as prickling, itching, etc. of the legs) progressing to complete paralysis. This paralysis may involve the respiratory musculature (breathing muscles). Further progression can lead to lower brainstem involvement which includes difficulty with respiration, talking, and swallowing and cranial nerve involvement. The manifestations may progress rapidly (24 hours), or take up to 2 to 3 weeks to develop. Muscle atrophy is minimal. Recovery is usually spontaneous and may occur at any time, but a range of 6 to 18 months is not uncommon. If respiratory involvement occurs, rapid intervention is needed to prevent death.There may be some residual loss of function which is treated with intensive physiotherapy.

Answer 3

I think you mean "Guillain - Barre" syndrome.

What happens is that your own body attacks certain nerves (especially the ones in your lower legs). It usually follows infections, in particular one called Campylobacter Jenuni which originaly presents with diarrhea, often bloody.

Patients often present with weakness in both legs, starting from the upper legs, going down. Loss of sensation is less common. In milder cases, the leg weakness goes away. In rarer severe cases, the nerves that affect the movement of your diaphragm may be affected and cause difficulty breathing.

Diagnosis may be doen by analysis of your cerebrospinal fluid, or electrophysiological studies (studies on nerve conduction)

Treamtnet is best if early. Some modalities:
(1) Plasmapharesis -- The plasma (fluid component) of the blood is separated from the blood cells, then replaced with artificial plasma (fluid containing salts and protein) to return the blood cells to the body.

(2) IV adminitration of immunoglubulins
The goal of treatment is to prevent falling into respiratory distress.

Answer 4

It is thought to be caused primarily by a virus. It generally occurs after a cold or flu. Guillan-Barre is always considered to be dangerous and does require hospitalization. It can range in severity with the most severe being paralyzed and needed to be on a ventilator. It usually does not end in death, but recovery can vary depending upon severity.

Answer 5

What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)?

Guillain-Barré (Ghee-yan Bah-ray) Syndrome, also called acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and Landry's ascending paralysis, is an inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nerves - those outside the brain and spinal cord. It is characterized by the rapid onset of weakness and, often, paralysis of the legs, arms, breathing muscles and face. GBS is the most common cause of rapidly acquired paralysis in the United States today, affecting one to two people in every 100,000.

The disorder came to public attention briefly when it struck a number of people who received the 1976 Swine Flu vaccine. It continues to claim thousands of new victims each year, striking any person, at any age, regardless of gender or ethnic background.

It typically begins with weakness and/or abnormal sensations of the legs and arms. It can also affect muscles of the chest, face and eyes. Although many cases are mild, some patients are virtually paralyzed. Breathing muscles may be so weakened that a machine is required to keep the patient alive. Many patients require an intensive care unit during the early course of their illness, especially if support of breathing with a machine is required. Although most people recover, the length of the illness is unpredictable and often months of hospital care are required. The majority of patients eventually return to a normal or near normal lifestyle, but many endure a protracted recovery and some remain wheelchair-bound indefinitely.




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How is GBS Diagnosed?

Quite often, the patient's symptoms and physical exam are sufficient to indicate the diagnosis. The rapid onset of (ascending) weakness, frequently accompanied by abnormal sensations that affect both sides of the body similarly, is a common presenting picture. Loss of reflexes, such as the knee jerk, are usually found. To confirm the diagnosis, a lumbar puncture to find elevated fluid protein and electrical test of nerve and muscle function may be performed.


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How is GBS Treated?

Because progression of the disease in its early stages is unpredictable, most newly diagnosed patients are hospitalized and usually placed in an intensive care unit to monitor breathing and other body functions.

Care involves use of general supportive measures for the paralyzed patient, and also methods specifically designed to speed recovery, especially for those patients with major problems, such as the inability to walk. Plasma exchange (a blood "cleansing" procedure) and high dose intravenous immune globulins are often helpful to shorten the course of GBS.

Most patients, after their early hospital stay and when medically stable, are candidates for a rehabilitation program to help learn optimal use of muscles as nerve supply returns.


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What Causes GBS?

The cause is not known. Perhaps 50% of cases occur shortly after a microbial (viral or bacterial) infection such as a sore throat or diarrhea. Some theories suggest an autoimmune mechanism, in which the patient's defense system of antibodies and white blood cells are triggered into damaging the nerve covering or insulation, leading to weakness and abnormal sensation.

Answer 6

Google it. Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Answer 7

A respiratory illness that is very serious and usually results in death