How To Diagnose And Treat Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Lumbar Puncture

Doctors may also use a lumbar puncture to diagnose Guillain-Barre syndrome in their patients. This test usually means removing a sample of spinal fluid from their patient's lower back. This can be done by inserting a hollow needle into the skin on their back and guiding it to their spine. This is where doctors are going to find cerebrospinal fluid. When doctors remove some fluid, they may be able to send it for tests. Specialists should look for the specific changes that occur in Guillain-Barre syndrome patients. This fluid sample may also be used to rule out other nerve disorders. They can also choose to measure spinal fluid pressure at the same time to detect an issue such as hydrocephalus.

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