Guillain Barre Syndrome: Guillain Barre syndrome is not stopping in Maharashtra. Every day cases of people suffering from this syndrome are coming to the fore. According to officials, so far 225 cases have been reported in the state, of which 197 cases have been confirmed. At the same time, 28 people are suspected. According to the Health Department, the number of deaths due to Guillain Barre syndrome has also seen a jump. So far 12 people have died due to this, of which the syndrome has been confirmed in 6.
According to the Health Department, out of the 225 cases reported, 179 people have completely recovered and have been discharged from the hospital. At the same time, 24 of the victims have been shifted to the ICU, of which 15 are in very bad condition and have been kept on ventilator support.
The situation in Pune is frightening
Most of the cases suffering from Guillain Barre syndrome have come from Pune and its surrounding areas. The situation here remains worrisome. According to officials, 46 cases have been reported from Pune Municipal Corporation so far. 95 cases have been reported from newly added villages, 33 from Pimpri Chinchwad adjacent to Pune, 37 from Pune Rural. Officials said that the increasing cases are being closely monitored and the health department has been put on alert.
What is Guillain Barre Syndrome
According to experts, Guillain Barre syndrome is a neurological disease that weakens our muscles. It often starts with infection. In this, peripheral nerves get damaged and there is swelling in it. Patients suffering from this also have an increased risk of blood clotting, cardiac arrest and infection. According to statistics, about 7.5% people die every year due to this disease. Experts say that if the treatment of a patient suffering from the syndrome starts on time, then the patients get cured. However, in severe cases, ICU and even ventilator support is required.
These are the symptoms of Guillain Barre syndrome
- Increased heart rate
- Swelling on the face
- Difficulty breathing
- Difficulty walking
- Prickling pain in the body
- Problem in turning the neck
- Feeling of tremors in the body