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Title: Guillain-Barre' Syndrome: Common Clinical Findings

Category: Neurology

Keywords: guillain-barre' syndrome, guillain-barre, gbs, polyneuropathy, peripheral neuropathy (PubMed Search)

Posted: 11/11/2009 by Aisha Liferidge, MD

 

  • Guillain-Barre’ syndrome can be associated with marked neuropathic pain which is best described as having “burning” skin.
  • Additionally, these patient may develop hemodynamic instability and adynamic ileus, both related to autonomic dysfunction.
  • Classically, GB patients present with a foot drop several days after an episode of food poisoning, most commonly from Campylobacter jejuni.

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