Guillain-Barre Syndrome

It is advisable to seek medical attention when weakness or numbness that progresses rapidly appears, since these may warrant evaluation for Guillain-Barré syndrome.

What it is: It is a disorder in which the body's defense system affects the peripheral nerves, causing muscle weakness that usually starts in the legs and may spread.

Common causes: It frequently appears after an infection, although its origin is not always clear.

Which specialist treats it? Because it is a neurological condition that can progress, its evaluation falls to the neurologist, with support from areas such as internal medicine, neurophysiology, or, in children, pediatrics. When symptoms of this kind appear, the advisable course is not to wait and to consult a professional.