Pain in Guillain-Barré Syndrome
10.46518/kjnmd.2020.12.1.1
- Author:
Jong-Hee SOHN
1
;
So Hyun AHN
;
Seonmin YOON
;
Jong Seok BAE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:
Korean Journal of Neuromuscular Disorders
2020;12(1):1-4
- CountryRepublic of Korea
-
Abstract:
Pain in Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is known as a common symptom, experienced by about 72% of patients. Various types of pain are associated with GBS, including paresthesia, dysesthesia, radicular pain, meningism, myalgia and visceral pain. Pain in GBS can vary from mild to severe, often under-recognized and poorly managed. This article reviews the various pains associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome and their management.
