Can Paralysis Be Treated?
Question: Do you treat paralysis
Brief Answer:
Need information about your question
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX arias, thanks for asking from HCM.
I could not get what do you wanting treatment. On this website, we doctors can advise you what to do in case of paralysis. If you want any prescription of medication, proper clinical examination, physiotherapy help, then you have to consult a neurosurgeon or neurologist nearby you and he/she will also advise you about good physiotherapist.
I can tell you what to do/don't do in case of paralysis, how to approach the doctor, what to look for, what exercise you can do.
So please specify. Accordingly I will help you.
Hope you will understand my point. If any doubt, do let me know.
Thanks. Take care.
Need information about your question
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX arias, thanks for asking from HCM.
I could not get what do you wanting treatment. On this website, we doctors can advise you what to do in case of paralysis. If you want any prescription of medication, proper clinical examination, physiotherapy help, then you have to consult a neurosurgeon or neurologist nearby you and he/she will also advise you about good physiotherapist.
I can tell you what to do/don't do in case of paralysis, how to approach the doctor, what to look for, what exercise you can do.
So please specify. Accordingly I will help you.
Hope you will understand my point. If any doubt, do let me know.
Thanks. Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Im a c4 quad i was wondering what treatments there are available or if you could refer me to a doctor. It asks for mri i have1 from April and i was also wondering what you know about schwamn cells
Brief Answer:
Treatment of quadriparesis
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX arias, welcome back.
The treatment of quadriparesis or quadriplegia depends upon time and extent. The usual time of regeneration of nerves is upto 12-18 months. The best recovery is possible in first 12 months.
Prognosis of -plegia (complete paralysis) is worse than -paresis (Incomplete weaknesss).
Other factors which can also affect prognosis and recovery, is
- Whether edema or myleomalacia is present. The prognosis of edema is better than myleomalacia.
Now you can correlate your injury with above factors and can guess your prognosis.
Now coming to the treatment of paralysis, you can consult a good neurosurgeon and can follow following advise
- Physiotherapy - A very good active and passive physiotherapy are needed for best recovery. Consult physiotherapist who can advise you best exercise of each joints.
It will also prevent any contracture or flexor spasm
- Nerve growth factors and vitamins like B12, folic acid, pyridoxine, pentothanic acid, S-Adenosyl methionine, CoQ, citicoline supplements can be taken after prescription. They role is doubtful but they might help.
- Good nutrition (protein rich diet) and calcium/vitamin D3 supplements help in regeneration of muscles and give strength to bone and muscle. It will take care of mild weakness.
- There are few methods which can help in regeneration of neurons at injury site. These are
Bone marrow cell injection
Stem cell therapy
Injection of nerve growth factors
Use of Schwann cells at injury site
All these treatments are very new and very costly. Your neurosurgeon can tell you which treatment will suit you. Usually in all these treatments, the regenerating material is injected at injury site and above/below it. Then some time is given during which regeneration occurs and along with it complete physiotherapy is given. Response is assessed at frequent intervals. Best response in within 1-3 months.
Now coming to Schwann cells - Schwann cells are type of nerve cells whose function is to provide insulating coating around main message carrying nerve. It is just like rubber wrap around electric wires.
By this insulation or myelin, Schwann cells increase the speed of current in the neurons and thus rapid messaging.
I cannot refer you to doctor as there is no written document or any signed advise. For reference, consult general physician at your place.
Hope it will help you. Still in doubt, do let me know.
Thanks. Take care
Treatment of quadriparesis
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX arias, welcome back.
The treatment of quadriparesis or quadriplegia depends upon time and extent. The usual time of regeneration of nerves is upto 12-18 months. The best recovery is possible in first 12 months.
Prognosis of -plegia (complete paralysis) is worse than -paresis (Incomplete weaknesss).
Other factors which can also affect prognosis and recovery, is
- Whether edema or myleomalacia is present. The prognosis of edema is better than myleomalacia.
Now you can correlate your injury with above factors and can guess your prognosis.
Now coming to the treatment of paralysis, you can consult a good neurosurgeon and can follow following advise
- Physiotherapy - A very good active and passive physiotherapy are needed for best recovery. Consult physiotherapist who can advise you best exercise of each joints.
It will also prevent any contracture or flexor spasm
- Nerve growth factors and vitamins like B12, folic acid, pyridoxine, pentothanic acid, S-Adenosyl methionine, CoQ, citicoline supplements can be taken after prescription. They role is doubtful but they might help.
- Good nutrition (protein rich diet) and calcium/vitamin D3 supplements help in regeneration of muscles and give strength to bone and muscle. It will take care of mild weakness.
- There are few methods which can help in regeneration of neurons at injury site. These are
Bone marrow cell injection
Stem cell therapy
Injection of nerve growth factors
Use of Schwann cells at injury site
All these treatments are very new and very costly. Your neurosurgeon can tell you which treatment will suit you. Usually in all these treatments, the regenerating material is injected at injury site and above/below it. Then some time is given during which regeneration occurs and along with it complete physiotherapy is given. Response is assessed at frequent intervals. Best response in within 1-3 months.
Now coming to Schwann cells - Schwann cells are type of nerve cells whose function is to provide insulating coating around main message carrying nerve. It is just like rubber wrap around electric wires.
By this insulation or myelin, Schwann cells increase the speed of current in the neurons and thus rapid messaging.
I cannot refer you to doctor as there is no written document or any signed advise. For reference, consult general physician at your place.
Hope it will help you. Still in doubt, do let me know.
Thanks. Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
are you a neurosurgeon
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX I am a qualified neurosurgeon. Now I have 6 years experience of neurosurgery.
Thanks.
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX I am a qualified neurosurgeon. Now I have 6 years experience of neurosurgery.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T