Guillain-Barre Syndrome (cont.)
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Michael A LoGuidice Sr, DO
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Mark Persin, DO
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Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
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Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
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Ron Fuerst, MD
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Other TherapyPhysical therapy should be started as soon as the person can tolerate the activity. Physical therapy should include heat, which provides pain relief. The person should do range-of-motion exercises to prevent joint and muscle stiffness. Next Page: |
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Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), or acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP), is characterized by progressive motor weakness and areflexia.
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