Suggest Treatment For Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2015

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Question : Hello, I am a patient of GBS from last 4 years. I was treated with IVIG dose as per my weight at that time. After 6 days of admiting in hospital, i was operated for ventilatory support. After that i was treated only with Antibiotics and multi vitamin doses. But till now, i am not 100% recovered from that disease. Currently the problem is that i can't pull my foot from ankle joint. and can't stand up independently. Please suggest

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Physiotherapy would help at this stage.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr XXXXXXX

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your diagnosis, treatment received and present condition.

You have received the best medical treatment and care for GBS. However, partial damage of nerves has remained despite treatment.

This can not be corrected with any medicines or injections. However, regular physiotherapy and exercises would help you get better.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
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