Guillain Barre syndrome (GBS): clinical features
Evidence-based neurology checklist on guillain barre syndrome (gbs): clinical features: Peripheral features Progressive weakness: this is predominantly proximal Hypotonia Reduced reflexes Facial weakness Ophthalmoplegia Severe fatigue: in about 80% of cases Autonomic dysfunction Pain Psychiatric…
Peripheral features
- Progressive weakness: this is predominantly proximal
- Hypotonia
- Reduced reflexes
- Facial weakness
- Ophthalmoplegia
- Severe fatigue: in about 80% of cases
- Autonomic dysfunction
Pain
Psychiatric features
Cranial nerve features
Other features
Red flags against GBS
References
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