Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a disorder in which the body’s immune response, typically to infection, causes nerve damage. The rare syndrome affects about one to two people in 100,000 each year. It can present as a very mild case of brief weakness to devastating paralysis, affecting the muscles that allow a person to breathe independently.
Fortunately, most people eventually recover from even the most severe cases of Guillain-Barré, although some are left with some level of weakness. Some symptoms of GBS include difficulty breathing, persistent and severe pain, difficulty speaking, problems with chewing or swallowing, paralysis, difficulty walking without assistance, and constipation. We at Marler Clark provide Guillain-Barré syndrome lawyers and information to guide clients in the right direction.
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