Symptoms of Guillain-Barré
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Guillain-Barré symptoms are characterized by the development of numbness and tingling in the hands and feet.

Guillain-Barré symptoms are symmetrical, involving both sides of the body equally. Muscle weakness is common


Symptoms of Guillain-Barré usually start in the legs then progresses to involve the thorax, arms, neck, and eventually the face.


People can develop difficulty with breathing if the chest wall muscles become weak. Guillain-Barré symptoms occur because of an inflammatory process that affects the peripheral nervous system.

The cause of Guillain-Barré is not known, but is thought to be and auto-immune disorder related to viral or bacterial infections.

 
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Symptoms of Guillain-Barré often do not lead directly to the underlying diagnosis and many symptoms can be misleading. Please review all concerns and information found on this website with your health care provider.