You must be listening to the news of the Guillain-Barré syndrome in India, in the region of Maharashtra. As per the news, “a total of 192 people have been suspected to have contracted Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). A total of 172 cases GBS cases have been confirmed. A total of seven deaths have been reported so far due to the disease.” Now, do not fear, if you get to know about it early and you are aware about it, you can help.

Guillain-Barré syndrome in India, Causing New Panic

We will go one by one. Understanding is the first thing we will do. So what exactly is this? Your body has a defence system (immune system). But sometimes, it gets confused and starts attacking your own nerves instead of bad germs.

What Happens in Guillain-Barré syndrome?

At first, your hands and feet might feel weak or tingly. Then there will be your foot falls asleep. But then, it can get worse, spreading to other parts of your body. In very bad cases, people can’t move at all! That’s why it’s a medical emergency, and most people need to go to the hospital.

What does news say about the Guillain-Barré syndrome in India?

As per information, 40 cases are from the Pune MC area whereas 92 are from the newly added villages of the PMC area. 29 cases have been reported from Pimpri Chinchwad whereas 28 GBS incidents have come from the Pune Rural area. Eight cases have been reported from other districts.

The government thinks contaminated water might be the reason. So, on February 6, the Pune Municipal Corporation shut down 30 private water plants in Nanded, Dhayari, and parts of Sinhgad village. These places are now called the epicentre of the outbreak (which means most cases started there).

How to Know about the symptoms?

Now you know what the condition of Guillain-Barré syndrome in India is, you must understand the symptoms, which are:

• Tingling and numbness in the hands and feet
• Weakness spreading from legs to arms
• Difficulty walking or lifting things due to muscle weakness.
• Paralysis in serious cases, making movement impossible.
• Breathing problems, sometimes needing a ventilator.
• Heart and blood pressure issues, causing dizziness or irregular heartbeat.
• Sharp nerve pain, cramps, or muscle aches.
• Trouble swallowing and speaking if throat and face muscles are affected.

Take Good Care!

Guillain-Barré Syndrome in India is becoming serious. As a condition where the body attacks its own nerves, it can cause so many issues. The Government is doing a lot. On February 3, the Union Health Minister JP Nadda held a key meeting with Maharashtra’s health and medical ministers and reviewed the steps and measures been taken by the authorities to control GBS. However, you must take care of yourself. Understand and detect the symptoms early