In recent days, Maharashtra witnessed an increase in the number of cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS). GBS is a rare neurological disorder in which a person’s immune system erroneously attacks part of their peripheral nervous system: the nerve network that carries signs of the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body, explains the National Institute of Health of the USA. The Maharashtra government has appealed to citizens not to panic and visit a government hospital in case they appear symptoms, Ians said. Citizens must also implement preventive measures, the government said in their appeal.
GBS cases update in Maharashtra
According to the release of the Department of Public Health of the State issued at night on Monday night, there are 110 patients suspected of GBS and a death has been reported so far. Of these, eight have been diagnosed as confirmed GBS cases. Of the 110 suspicious patients, around 88 are from the Municipal Corporation of Pune (PMC), 15 of the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and seven are from other districts.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome Symptoms
Warning signals to consider include:
- Weakness
- Sensation changes
- Difficulty with eye muscles and vision
- Difficulty swallowing, speaking or chewing
- Click or pins and needles in the hands and feet
- Pain that can be severe, particularly at night
- Coordination and instability problems
- Abnormal heart rate or blood pressure
- Problems with digestion and/or bladder control
In a recent viral video about Instagram, Dr. Priyanka Sehrawat, neurologist, MD Medicine and DM Neurology (Aiims Delhi), shares an important advice to prevent the disease.
“A main cause is gastroenteritis due to a b bacterium C jejuni. Although there are many other causes, this is what everyone must take into account because this is a cause that we can avoid,” says Dr. Sehrawat.
Here are some mandatory diet tips to prevent GBS:
- Avoid eating out.
- Avoid contaminated food and water.
- Take care of your immunity too.
- Wash fruits and vegetables correctly before consumption.
- Increase its intake of foods rich in vitamin C.
- If you eat external food, avoid foods such as paneer that can be stored for a longer duration, which increases the possibilities of bacterial growth. Other foods to avoid include cheese and rice.
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Dr. Sehrawat explains that this disease is better in 2 weeks. “We have always seen these cases, but it is a worrying outbreak. Not to panic. Take care. Now you know how to take care of at least one cause,” he adds. Take preventive measures and consult your doctor if you experience worrying signs or symptoms.
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