Hospital Management

Introduction Guillain-Barre syndrome is a quite rare disorder which causes the body’s immune system to attack the nervous system. The disorder starts from weakness and tingling in the hands and feet and can result in complete paralysis if not treated accordingly . Guillain-Barré syndrome is a medical emergency and affected people need to be hospitalized immediately. Symptoms Guillain-Barré syndrome usually begins with tingling sensations and weakness in the hand and feet, as mentioned above, which starts spreading to the arms and the upper body. In some people, the symptoms can start directly in the arms and/or face. Muscle weakness can develop into paralysis as the disorder progresses. Here are the common symptoms of the syndrome : Pin and needle-prick like sensations in the fingers, wrists, toes and ankles. Weakness in the legs that spreads to the upper body Unsteadiness in walking and difficulty or inability climbing stairs Difficulty in eye and facial mo

Overview A diaphragmatic hernia occurs when any one or more of abdominal organs move upwards into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm. This opening is actually a defect which is either since birth (congenital) or develops in the course of life (acquired). Thus, diaphragmatic hernia has two types, namely; Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) and Acquired Diaphragmatic Hernia (ADH). The differences between the two will be highlighted below. Differences in the Types CDH occurs due to the abnormal development of a foetus in the womb. This abnormal development results in a defect which allows one or more organs to move up and occupy some space in the chest, where lungs should be. This usually affects one lung which doesn’t develop properly.  ADH usually results from an injury, either a blunt one or a penetrating one. Accidents and falls are usually to blame for these, and an error made during abdominal or chest surgery can also cause ADH.