Improvement in Balance and Walking in a Patient with Guillain-Barré Syndrome Treated with Acupuncture and Electroacupuncture: A Case Report
Sunny Kang,
Sangho Ji,
Jiwoo Kim
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Gullain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rapid, symmetric muscle weakness that often follows respiratory or gastrointestinal infections. Standard treatments include plasmapheresis and intravenous immunoglobulin, but outcomes can vary among patients. The integration of Korean medicine, notably unexplored in quantitative assessments of balance and walking, provides a novel approach to treatment.Case presentation: A 53-year-old male diagnosed with GBS presented to the hospital 8 days post-onset. He receive… Show more
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