Dr Pradyumna Oak, director of neurology, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, shares information about Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and the precautions that need to be taken.

According to Dr Oak, GBS is a relatively rare, autoimmune disorder, with the most common symptoms being unusual weakness or tingling after infections. “In this condition, the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the nerves, causing weakness, starting in legs and in some cases, progressing to even paralysis. At Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, we usually treat about 2-3 cases of GBS every month. A number of respiratory or gastrointestinal infections can cause GBS but the condition cannot spread from one person to another.”