Guillain-Barre Syndrome

• Guillain-Barre Syndrome Overview
• Guillain-Barre Syndrome Causes
• Guillain-Barre Syndrome Symptoms
• When to Seek Medical Care
• Exams and Tests
• Guillain-Barre Syndrome Treatment
• Self-Care at Home
• Medical Treatment
• Medications
• Other Therapy
• Next Steps
• Outlook
• Synonyms and Keywords
• Authors and Editors

Guillain-Barre Syndrome Overview

Guillain-Barre syndrome is a nerve disorder. It is an acute and rapidly progressive inflammation of nerves that causes loss of sensation and muscle weakness.

This syndrome causes the destruction, removal, or loss of the myelin sheath of a nerve. Myelin is the substance of the cell membrane that coils to form the myelin sheath. The myelin sheath serves as an electrical insulator to nerve fibers.

It is also known as a polyneuropathy, which is a disease that involves several nerves.