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Could you tell the recovery time for GB syndrome?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My son is five years old. He has been suffering from Guillain Barre Syndrome (GB syndrome) for a month. Now, he is admitted to intensive therapy unit (ITU) under ventilation. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) has already been given. Also, the second dose of IVIG is started. Could you please tell me the recovery time of this disease?

Answered by Dr. Hardik Nareshbhai Rajyaguru

Education:

DNB Neurosurgery

Professional Bio:

Dr. Hardik Nareshbhai Rajyaguru is an experienced neurosurgeon with eight years of expertise, specializing in spine surgeries. He is dedicated to providing advanced surgical care for spine-related conditions, ensuring optimal outcomes through precise techniques and a patient-centered approach to treatment and recovery.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com. Your question is very genuine. The family members of every GBS (Guillain-Barre syndrome) patient do ask us this question. The issue here is realistically, and unfortunately, we do not have a definite answer. The range of improvement time frame is from a few weeks to months. The average time for complete recovery is one year. But, one thing is almost sure is that your son will recover. The biggest advantage he has is his age. For any given such neuro diseases, children tend to do well when compared to adults. In approximately a week or so, he should be off the ventilator and would be shifted to step down ICU (intensive care unit). From then on, he will be put under rehabilitation measures that should be continued for months depending on his recovery.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Lekshmipriya. B
Published At February 3, 2017
Reviewed At August 3, 2023

Education:

DNB Neurosurgery

Professional Bio:

Dr. Hardik Nareshbhai Rajyaguru is an experienced neurosurgeon with eight years of expertise, specializing in spine surgeries. He is dedicated to providing advanced surgical care for spine-related conditions, ensuring optimal outcomes through precise techniques and a patient-centered approach to treatment and recovery.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Lekshmipriya B is an experienced Dentist with strong clinical expertise in providing comprehensive dental care. She is skilled in diagnosing and treating various oral health problems while ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction. Her areas of expertise include restorative and preventive dentistry, cosmetic dental procedures, and management of gum and tooth-related conditions to promote long-term oral health and hygiene.

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Education:

DNB Neurosurgery

Professional Bio:

Dr. Hardik Nareshbhai Rajyaguru is an experienced neurosurgeon with eight years of expertise, specializing in spine surgeries. He is dedicated to providing advanced surgical care for spine-related conditions, ensuring optimal outcomes through precise techniques and a patient-centered approach to treatment and recovery.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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