Cerebral palsy symptoms in babies Mild cerebral palsy symptoms may be seen in infancy itself. Infantile cerebral palsy may show floppy or stiff movements and poor coordination or ataxia. Cerebral palsy in infants exhibit involuntary moments. Cerebral palsy baby may be lying in awkward position and crawl in unusual way. Cerebral palsy in children may favour one side and have limited range of movements. CP child can have hearing and eyesight problems. Signs of cerebral palsy in infants may be seizers. Signs of cerebral palsy in babies may be recognised in form of problems in bladder or bowel movements. Signs and symptoms of cerebral palsy are not difficult to recognise.

• Cerebral Palsy Acupuncture Treatment

  Acupuncture has proved to be excellent adjuvant in cerebral palsy treatment as confirmed by various scientific studies as given below.

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Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a peripheral nervous system disease with rapid-onset muscle weakness caused by the immune system damage. The initial symptoms can be changes in sensation or pain along with muscle weakness, beginning in the feet and hands. The complaints spread to the arms and upper body, with both sides being involved. It can develop over hours to a few weeks. During the acute phase, the disorder can be life-threatening, with about 15% developing weakness of the breathing muscles requiring mechanical ventilation. Some are affected by changes in the function of the autonomic nervous system, which can lead to dangerous abnormalities in heart rate and blood pressure. The exact cause of Guillain-Barre syndrome is unknown. But it is often preceded by an infectious illness such as a respiratory infection or the stomach flu.

Guillain Barre Syndrome causes

Protective covering (myelin sheath) is damaged in gbs disease which prevents nerves from transmitting signals to your brain, causing weakness, numbness or paralysis. The exact cause of damage isn't known. It usually appears days or weeks after a respiratory or digestive tract infection. Guillain Barre syndrome pathophysiology may be started with infection with the Zika virus.

Guillain Barre syndrome diagnoses

Guillain-Barre syndrome can be difficult to diagnose in its earliest stages.

One many need Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), Electromyography or Nerve conduction studies.

Guillain Barre Syndrome Treatment

There is no Guillain-Barre syndrome cure. Plasma exchange (plasmapheresis) and Immunoglobulin therapy may reduce severity.

GBS treatment

may need to - There is no Guillain-Barre syndrome cure. Plasma exchange (plasmapheresis) and Immunoglobulin therapy may reduce severity.

• Relieve pain, which can be severe
• Prevent blood clots, which can develop while you're immobile

before and during recovery. Your care may include:

• Physical therapy during recovery to help you cope with fatigue and regain strength and proper movement
• Movement of your arms and legs by caregivers before recovery, to help keep your muscles flexible and strong
• Training with adaptive devices, such as a wheelchair or braces, to give you mobility and self-care skills

Acupuncture treatment for Guillain Barre Syndrome is very effective as seen in this review

Guillain Barre syndrome

treatment cost depends upon severity and age of patient.

People with Guillain-Barre syndrome usually experience their most significant weakness within two to four weeks after symptoms begin.

Types

Once thought to be a single disorder, Guillain-Barre syndrome is now known to occur in several forms. The main types are:

• Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP), the most common form in the U.S. The most common sign of AIDP is muscle weakness that starts in the lower part of your body and spreads upward.
• Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS), in which paralysis starts in the eyes. MFS is also associated with unsteady gait. MFS occurs in about 5 percent of people with Guillain-Barre syndrome in the U.S. but is more common in Asia.
• Acute motor axonal neuropathy (AMAN) and acute motor-sensory axonal neuropathy (AMSAN) are less common in the U.S. But AMAN and AMSAN are more frequent in China, Japan and Mexico.

When to see a Doctor

Call your doctor if you have mild tingling in your toes or fingers that doesn't seem to be spreading or getting worse. Seek emergency medical help if you have any of these severe signs or symptoms:

• Tingling that started in your feet or toes and is now moving up your body
• Tingling or weakness that's spreading rapidly
• Difficulty catching your breath or shortness of breath when lying flat
• Choking on saliva

Guillain-Barre syndrome is a serious condition that requires immediate hospitalization because it can worsen rapidly. The sooner appropriate treatment is started, the better the chance of a good outcome.

Causes

The exact cause of Guillain-Barre syndrome isn't known. The disorder usually appears days or weeks after a respiratory or digestive tract infection. Rarely, recent surgery or immunization can trigger Guillain-Barre syndrome. Recently, there have been a few cases reported following infection with the Zika virus. In Guillain-Barre syndrome, your immune system — which usually attacks only invading organisms — begins attacking the nerves. In AIDP, the most common form of Guillain-Barre syndrome in the U.S., the nerves' protective covering (myelin sheath) is damaged. The damage prevents nerves from transmitting signals to your brain, causing weakness, numbness or paralysis.

Risk Factors

Guillain-Barre syndrome can affect all age groups. But you're at slightly greater risk if:

• You're a man
• You're a young adult

Guillain-Barre syndrome can affect all age groups. But you're at slightly greater risk if:

• Most commonly, infection with campylobacter, a type of bacteria often found in undercooked poultry
• Influenza virus
• Cytomegalovirus
• Epstein-Barr virus
• Zika virus
• Hepatitis A, B, C and E
• HIV, the virus that causes AIDS
• Mycoplasma pneumonia
• Surgery
• Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Rarely, influenza vaccinations or childhood vaccinations

Complications

Guillain-Barre syndrome affects your nerves. Because nerves control your movements and body functions, people with Guillain-Barre may experience:

• Breathing Difficulties. The weakness or paralysis can spread to the muscles that control your breathing, a potentially fatal complication. Up to 30 percent of people with Guillain-Barre syndrome need temporary help from a machine to breathe when they're hospitalized for treatment.
• Residual numbness or other sensations. Most people with Guillain-Barre syndrome recover completely or have only minor, residual weakness, numbness or tingling.
• Heart and blood pressure problems. Blood pressure fluctuations and irregular heart rhythms (cardiac arrhythmias) are common side effects of Guillain-Barre syndrome.
• Pain. Up to half of people with Guillain-Barre syndrome experience severe nerve pain, which may be eased with medication.
• Bowel and bladder function problems. Sluggish bowel function and urine retention may result from Guillain-Barre syndrome.
• Blood clots. People who are immobile due to Guillain-Barre syndrome are at risk of developing blood clots. Until you're able to walk independently, taking blood thinners and wearing support stockings may be recommended.
• Pressure sores. Being immobile also puts you at risk of developing bedsores (pressure sores). Frequent repositioning may help avoid this problem.
• Relapse. Around 3 percent of people with Guillain-Barre syndrome experience a relapse.

Severe, early symptoms of Guillain-Barre syndrome significantly increase the risk of serious long-term complications. Rarely, death may occur from complications such as respiratory distress syndrome and heart attack.

Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

MS symptoms depend upon which nerve is involved. Early symptoms of MS can be weakness and tingling. Early signs of MS can also be fatigue and numbness. Tremor and spasticity can sometimes be seen as signs of multiple sclerosis. Other signs and symptoms of MS can be erectile dysfunction, slurred speech double vision, loss of vision or paralysis.

• What is Multiple Sclerosis?

  Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is disease where mylenation (covering insulation of nerve cells) of spinal cord and brain get disrupted.

  Types of MS: There are four types of MS disease.

  1. Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
  2. Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
  3. Primary multiple sclerosis
  4. Progressive relapsing multiple sclerosis

• What causes MS?

  Exact multiple sclerosis causes are unknown but it can be auto immune disorder. MS symptoms in women are two to three times more than MS symptoms in men.

What is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?

Muscular Dystrophy is group of diseases that make muscles weaker and flaccid over time. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) disease is most common type of muscular dystrophy. Duchenne muscular dystrophy causes: It is caused by defect in control of how body keeps muscle health. Here the gene that makes protein dystrophin is broken. For Duchenne muscular dystrophy inheritance is always the source. It comes as congenital muscular dystrophy. That means Duchenne muscular dystrophy genetics responsible for causing the disease. Muscular dystrophy boys are almost always the victims of disease.