New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a rare autoimmune condition where the the peripheral nervous system becomes a target of the body's immune response. GBS typically begins with leg tingling and weakening symptoms that progresses onto the arms and torso. When GBS becomes severe, it can lead to breathing complications that require emergency medical assistance. Early symptom recognition along with proper diagnosis of GBS versus other conditions such as multiple sclerosis or neuropathy is a specialty of neurologists.

A complete diagnosis of the condition requires three main tests namely, a neurological assessment, spinal fluid analysis through lumbar puncture, and nerve testing through conduction studies. An early and pre...