Patient's question:
Seven days ago, after taking medicine for two days due to a cold, I experienced numbness, pain, and weakness in my limbs. My blood pressure also dropped. A detailed examination at a hospital in the county diagnosed me with Guillain-Barré syndrome. For the next three days, I suffered from severe pain at midnight, sweating, and was unable to walk with my legs or even eat dinner with my hands. My friend was very worried. How should I treat Guillain-Barré syndrome?Doctor's answer:
Guillain-Barré syndrome often recurs with sensory and motor impairments, and motor impairments usually begin in the lower limbs. It manifests as numbness and difficulty walking in the extremities. Guillain-Barré syndrome is an autoimmune neurological disease. It is generally treated with immunoglobulin anesthesia and plasma exchange therapy. It can also be combined with traditional Chinese medicine treatments such as clearing heat, draining dampness, promoting blood circulation, invigorating the spleen, and nourishing the liver and kidneys. It is recommended that patients seek treatment at local regular hospitals or institutions.