Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Is The Difference Between Guillain-Barré Syndrome And Miller Fisher Syndrome?
Question: what's the difference between GBS and Miller Fisher Syndrome
Brief Answer:
Miller Fisher Syndrome predominantly affects head
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that you want to know the difference between GBS and MFS
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), also called as acute idiopathic polyneuritis, is a type of neuromuscular paralysis.
There are many types of GBS and these types have similar symptoms
Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS) is one such type. It is a rare type of GBS, seen in only about 1% to 5% of all cases of GBS.
The main difference between MFS and more common variants of GBS is that the first nerve groups to be affected by paralysis in patients with MFS are those in the head, resulting in difficulty controlling eye muscles and balance. Paralysis in other forms of GBS typically begins in the legs.
Moreover, MFS is characterized by a triad of conditions: areflexia, ataxia, and ophthalmoplegia.
Miller Fisher syndrome occurs in more men than women by a ratio of approximately 2:1.
The mean age of onset of MFS is 43.6 years, though onset has been documented in individuals between the ages of 13 and 78 years.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
Miller Fisher Syndrome predominantly affects head
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that you want to know the difference between GBS and MFS
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), also called as acute idiopathic polyneuritis, is a type of neuromuscular paralysis.
There are many types of GBS and these types have similar symptoms
Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS) is one such type. It is a rare type of GBS, seen in only about 1% to 5% of all cases of GBS.
The main difference between MFS and more common variants of GBS is that the first nerve groups to be affected by paralysis in patients with MFS are those in the head, resulting in difficulty controlling eye muscles and balance. Paralysis in other forms of GBS typically begins in the legs.
Moreover, MFS is characterized by a triad of conditions: areflexia, ataxia, and ophthalmoplegia.
Miller Fisher syndrome occurs in more men than women by a ratio of approximately 2:1.
The mean age of onset of MFS is 43.6 years, though onset has been documented in individuals between the ages of 13 and 78 years.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
