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    This document discusses the signs and symptoms of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). It begins with initial manifestations including muscle pain, weakness in the limbs starting with foot drop and proximal progression. As GBS progresses it causes difficulty controlling facial and throat muscles leading to drooling and swallowing problems. Paralysis can also occur. Complications from weakened respiratory muscles can cause pneumonia and acute respiratory syndrome in 2-10% of cases. Other symptoms include clumsiness, difficulty moving facial muscles, uncontrolled muscle contractions, and palpitations.

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    This document discusses the signs and symptoms of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). It begins with initial manifestations including muscle pain, weakness in the limbs starting with foot drop and proximal progression. As GBS progresses it causes difficulty controlling facial and throat muscles leading to drooling and swallowing problems. Paralysis can also occur. Complications from weakened respiratory muscles can cause pneumonia and acute respiratory syndrome in 2-10% of cases. Other symptoms include clumsiness, difficulty moving facial muscles, uncontrolled muscle contractions, and palpitations.

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    Signs and Symptoms: - Initial Manifestations

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    Princess Joyce Esteban
    This document discusses the signs and symptoms of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). It begins with initial manifestations including muscle pain, weakness in the limbs starting with foot drop and proximal progression. As GBS progresses it causes difficulty controlling facial and throat muscles leading to drooling and swallowing problems. Paralysis can also occur. Complications from weakened respiratory muscles can cause pneumonia and acute respiratory syndrome in 2-10% of cases. Other symptoms include clumsiness, difficulty moving facial muscles, uncontrolled muscle contractions, and palpitations.

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    Signs and Symptoms

    Initial manifestations
    Muscle pain Weakness in the limbs Begins with a foot drop - proximal progression
    Legs, trunk, buttocks, back pain

    Signs and Symptoms

    Signs and Symptoms


    GBS on progress
    Difficulty in controlling facial and oropharyngeal muscles
    Uncontrolled Drooling, Difficulty in swallowing

    Paralysis

    Signs and Symptoms


    Complications arising due to GBS
    Weakened Respiratory Muscles -2-10% of mortality
    Acute respiratory syndrome, pneumonia

    Signs and Symptoms


    Other observable symptoms
    clumsiness and falling difficulty in moving facial muscles frequent uncontrolled muscle contractions palpitations

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