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GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME AS A DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF LOW BACK PAIN SYNDROME

SÍNDROME DE GUILLAIN-BARRÉ COMO DIAGNÓSTICO DIFERENCIAL DE SÍNDROME DE DOR LOMBAR

EL SÍNDROME DE GUILLAIN-BARRÉ COMO DIAGNÓSTICO DIFERENCIAL DEL SÍNDROME DE DOLOR LUMBAR

ABSTRACT

Peripheral neuropathies are diseases of the lower motor neurons of the spinal cord and brainstem it can often mimic symptoms associated with the injuries of compressive radiculopathy. They are manifested by tingling, coldness, numbness, burning, pain, hypersensitivity, weakness, atrophy, postural hypotension, impotence, anhidrosis, and urinary incontinence. Therefore, it is important in the diagnostic strategy to keep in mind this type of pathology, especially when it comes to patients already in the 6th decade of life.

Keywords:
Polyneuropathies; Polyradiculoneuropathy; Guillain-Barre syndrome; Low back pain

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