After what seemed to be a 24 hr stomach bug my toddler is suddenly favoring one leg and it seems to be getting worse, It is at the point that he has choosen to crawl instead of walk. Someone told me that this is part of a nasty virus that is going around...Has anyone else heard of such a virus ?
2006-12-20 10:52:56 · 6 answers · asked by Todd F 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
There is a syndrome called Guillian Barre syndrome rarely happens post viral infections, it causes ascending weakness from distal to proximal muscles.i.e lower limb muscles.
It isn't caused by the virus ,most probably it is autoimmune and self limiting as he is still very young, but u must take ur kid to the pediatric doctor as fast as u can and don't worry. i hope u can reach a final diagnosis with the doctor.
For ur knowledge the American president Roosevelt stories said he had this syndrome but it was misdiagnosed as poliomyelitis.
2006-12-20 11:09:42 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is all a part of a really, really nasty virus that has been spreading all around. I work at a family doctor's office, (receptionist), and I've seen a LOT of this same thing. Definitely take your baby to the doc, but don't worry TOO much! Hope this helps you a little bit..but I know you're worried! :)
2006-12-20 10:59:23 · answer #2 · answered by Empress_Yzma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's were given soreness in his leg, it may probably clarify why he's not up operating round. imagine in case you've been understanding and also you pulled your hamstring - would you want to be up and dealing round right away? The anti inflammatory facilitates with the inflammation reaction, yet there should be spasm there that makes it difficult to get the move he's used to. i'd say supply him some days on the drugs, and if he would not perk up, supply your vet a decision.
2016-12-01 00:38:35 · answer #3 · answered by minogue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take him to your doctor. I don't believe that any weakness is attributed to a stomach virus. This could be a sign that it wasn't just a stomach virus and could be more serious. Can't hurt to be extra careful in this day of new and more potent viruses.
2006-12-20 11:00:41 · answer #4 · answered by artie b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take him to the Dr. I haven't heard of anything like that.
2006-12-20 12:11:32 · answer #5 · answered by C K Platypus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be that he's dehydrated. i'd take him to the dr. sounds kinda creepy.
2006-12-20 10:55:51 · answer #6 · answered by jenny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋