Guide To The Symptoms Of Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Walking Issues

Problems with walking do not usually occur until Guillain-Barre syndrome has progressed into a more severe stage. The movement and coordination required for an individual's body to stand and walk properly are controlled with communication between the brain, nerves, and muscles. Issues with walking can occur when any mechanism interrupts the proper conduction of impulses between these three structures in any part of the complex process that is required. Muscle weakness is the most common reason why individuals affected by Guillain-Barre syndrome experience problems walking. Muscle weakness is characterized by an inability to produce a muscle movement when the patient is making their best effort to do so. Muscle weakness is the result of interruption of impulses before they can reach the muscle and cause a contraction. Muscle weakness in the legs or back can also produce balance problems that cause walking issues.

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