Guillain-Barré syndrome

• Guillain-Barré syndrome is a serious health problem that leads to muscle weakness or paralysis and other associated symptoms.

• Guillain-Barré syndrome can occur at any age. It is most common in people between ages 30 and 50.

• The exact cause of Guillain-Barré syndrome is unknown but it is thought to be caused when the body's defense (immune) system mistakenly attacks part of the peripheral nervous system.

• Guillain-Barré syndrome may follow certain bacterial or viral infections.

• Guillain-Barré syndrome may also occur with other medical conditions, such as:

  1. Systemic lupus erythematosus

  2. Hodgkin disease

  3. After surgery

• Symptoms usually arise due to damaged parts of nerves and cause tingling, muscle weakness, loss of balance, and paralysis.

Source: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000684.htm