Management of Guillain-Barré Syndrome with Respiratory Distress in a Pregnant Woman: A Case Report
Authors
Abstract
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by the immune system's attack on the peripheral nerves. It is typically preceded by an infection, such as a respiratory or gastrointestinal infection, although the exact cause is still unknown. While GBS can occur in anyone, its occurrence during pregnancy poses unique challenges and considerations. GBS in pregnancy is relatively uncommon, but it is a critical condition that requires careful management due to the potential risks to both the mother and the developing fetus. Pregnant women with GBS may present with a variety of symptoms, including muscle weakness, tingling sensations, and loss of reflexes. These symptoms often start in the legs and can progress to the arms and upper body. Early diagnosis and early definitive treatment has promising outcome for GBS in pregnancy. We report this case to review management of GBS in pregnancy.
Similar Articles
- Army Zaka Anwary, Indriasari, Role of CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) as Management of Cardiac Arrest Patient with Postpartum Acute Lung Edema and Cardiomyopathy in the ICU , Journal of Society Medicine: Vol. 2 No. 6 (2023): June
- Syerli Royda D, Ima Indirayani, Roziana Roziana, Esophageal Varices in Pregnancy Secondary to Hepatic Cirrhosis: A Case Report , Journal of Society Medicine: Vol. 4 No. 8 (2025): August
- Rahmat Feryadi, Riswandi Riswandi, Anesthesia Management for Esophageal Atresia , Journal of Society Medicine: Vol. 4 No. 10 (2025): October
- Har Rawishwar Singh Dhilion, Ali Nafiah Nasution, Andika Sitepu, Association between Systemic Inflammatory Immunity Index and Intracoronary Thrombus Burden in Acute Myocardial Infarction with ST Segment Elevation (IMA EST) Patients Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention at Haji Adam Malik Hospital , Journal of Society Medicine: Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): February
- M. Isfan Rialdy, Nizam Zikri Akbar, T. Bob Haykal, Andre Pasha Ketaren, Cut Aryfa Andra, Yuke Sarastri, The Relationship between D-Dimer Levels and Coronary Lesion Severity in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction with ST-Segment Elevation at Haji Adam Malik Hospital Medan , Journal of Society Medicine: Vol. 2 No. 9 (2023): September
- Vonny Vonny, Ezra Oktaliansah, M. Erias Erlangga , Comprehensive Intensive Care Management of Sepsis Secondary to Submandibular Abscess Complicated by Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia , Journal of Society Medicine: Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): January
- Ratna Mariana Tamba, Hilfan Ade Putra Lubis, Zulfikri Mukhtar, Andika Sitepu, Faisal Habib, Cut Aryfa Andra, T. Bob Haykal, The Relationship between Transient Ischemic Dilation (TID) and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) in Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome (CCS) in Haji Adam Malik Medan, Indonesia , Journal of Society Medicine: Vol. 2 No. 9 (2023): September
- T. Rifki Mirza Alfuadi, Zulfikri Mukhtar, Andika Sitepu, The Relationship between Red Blood Cell Distribution Width and Coronary Artery Lesion Severity In Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients with Non-Elevation of ST-Segment (IMA-NEST) at Haji Adam Malik Hospital , Journal of Society Medicine: Vol. 3 No. 7 (2024): July
- Enggar Sari Kesumawardani, Zainal Safri, Harris Hasan, Refli Hasan, Cut Aryfa Andra, Tengku Winda Ardini, The Relationship Between Serum Apolipoprotein B Levels and Severity of Coronary Lesions Using The Syntax Score in Non-St Segment Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients at Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan , Journal of Society Medicine: Vol. 2 No. 4 (2023): April
- Qadri Fauzi Tanjung, Hendi Ishadi, The Medical Perspective of Dry Cupping and Wet Cupping: Effects and mechanisms of action , Journal of Society Medicine: Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022): October
You may also start an advanced similarity search for this article.