Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Diagnosis And Treatment

Immunoglobulin Therapy

Immunoglobulin therapy is a common treatment for this condition. It involves giving patients donated blood through an intravenous line! The antibodies in the patient's own blood are attacking their nerves. However, the donated blood has healthy antibodies. These healthy antibodies will block the unhealthy ones! Of course, patients need a high enough dose to achieve this effect. It is also important to note that this therapy is not a cure for Guillain-Barre syndrome. Instead, it makes symptoms of this condition much easier for patients to manage!

Immunoglobulin therapy is also offered subcutaneously. This means that the treatment is delivered through a needle to tissue below the skin! This option takes longer to administer, though it can be done at home. However, this is not common for Guillain-Barre syndrome patients. They need the immediacy that intravenous treatment provides!

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