Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Alternate Names : Landry-Guillain-Barré Syndrome
How is the condition diagnosed?
Diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome begins with a medical history
and physical exam. A test called a nerve conduction velocity
(NCV) test can detect damage to the myelin sheath. An
electromyograph (EMG) is a test that may be done to show if there
is a lack of nerve signals to the muscles. During an EMG, wires are connected
to the skin, and the activity of nerves and muscles is measured. An
electrocardiogram, or EKG, may also be ordered.
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