Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Diagnosis And Treatment

Lumbar Puncture

A lumbar puncture removes a small amount of spinal fluid from the patient's lower back. This procedure is also called a spinal tap! The fluid is removed through a hollow needle the doctor inserted into the patient's back. They guide the needle between vertebrae until it reaches the patient's spine.

Once removed, specialists examine the spinal fluid thoroughly. They want to detect any changes! There are common changes found in the spinal fluid of Guillain-Barre syndrome patients. Doctors will also measure spinal fluid pressure with this procedure. They can rule out other disorders related to the nerves with this procedure as well.

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