A girl suffering from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a rare disease, came to the medical hospital (GMC) for treatment. She was on life support for 75 consecutive days. But after successful treatment by doctors, she recovered and returned home.
Radha (name changed) was brought to the Gmc on the night of January 14 from Akola. Before coming here, she had lost the function of both her arms and legs due to a rare disease called GBS. She could not even lift her neck. She was also on life support for about 15 days in a private hospital in Akola. The family had to sell their farm and jewelery while paying for the treatment here.
Finally She brought the medical. She was put on life support. There were many complications during the treatment. All resident doctors, senior doctors in the Department of Pharmacology started the effort. One of the lungs was on the verge of failure. Pneumonia also occurred. Blood pressure and heart rate were also irregular. Diarrhea often occurred. But doctors brought her out of critical condition. Later life support system was removed. Every day when doctors and nurses came, she would greet them with folded hands. She finally returned home on Tuesday. At this time, the eyes of the girl along with her relatives also shed tears. In the successful treatment of this girl, Dr. Milind Vyavaye, Dr. Praveen Shingade. Dr. Harish Sapkal, Dr. Radha Dhoke, Dr. Rhea Sabu, Dr. Sajal Bansal, Dr. Pooja Borlepwar, Dr. Sumit Mangle, Dr. Vishal Bokde, Dr. Jyotsna and all other staff played an important role.
What is GBS
Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) causes muscle weakness in the body. Due to this, suddenly the patient’s hands and feet go limp. As the patient’s respiratory system is affected, life support system has to be put on. A drug called IVIG is needed. A bottle of it costs seven to eight thousand.