Pavani T, Ravi Chander T, Shalini Reddy P and Bhaskar D
Guillain Barre Syndrome is an autoimmune disease and acute idiopathic polyneuritis condition. This is considered as Monophasic Immune Mediated Disorder (MIMD) and as acute inflammatory demyelinating poly-radiculoneuropathy in peripheral nervous system. Around 1-3 people affecting in 1,00,000 population. AMSAN and AMAN are rare subtypes of Guillain Barre Syndrome. The accurate cause of this disease is unknown. Around 2-12% people die due to GBS fallowed respiratory paralysis. Generally, Immunoglobulins (IgG) and plasma exchange given as effective treatment. Here we find a case of 18 years male patient presented with complaints of generalized weakness since 10 days and ascending paralysis followed by descending paralysis for one day. Based on family history and nerve conduction studies, it was concluded with AMSAN type of GBS. In order to treat the condition nutrition therapy, physiotherapy and steroids were given to the patient, though steroids are considered as ineffective treatment.
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