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What neurological disorder characterized by muscle atrophy and progressive paralysis eventually leading to death?
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What progressive neurological disorder is characterized by atrophy and eventual paralysis of all the muscles in the body?
Lou Gehrigs disease
When is surgery called for in treatment for disc degeneration?
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How do spinal muscular atrophies affect babies and children?
In babies and children, many SMAs are rapidly progressive with paralysis of the legs, trunk, and eventually, the respiratory muscles. In teenagers and adults, SMAs are usually slowly progressive
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What disease is characterized by ascending paralysis?
what disease is chaaracterized by ascending paralysis
Which condtion is characterized by paralysis and is often fatal?
Guillaiin-Barre Syndrome, for one. However, there are quite a few conditions that can cause paralysis and often be fatal.
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What is true concerning pseudoplegia?
Pseudoplegia is a medical condition characterized by the false appearance of weakness or paralysis, typically due to psychological or functional factors rather than organic disease. It is important to differentiate pseudoplegia from true paralysis through thorough assessment, which may involve neurological exams and imaging tests. Treatment often involves addressing the underlying psychological or functional issues contributing to the pseudoplegia.
What is characterized by rapidly worsening muscle weakness that can lead to temporary paralysis?
Guillain-Barre' Syndrome
What is the difference between spastic and flaccid paralysis?
Flaccid paralysis an abnormal condition characterized by the weakening or the loss of muscle tone. It may be caused by disease or by trauma affecting the nerves associated with the involved muscles Spastic Paralysis characterized by spasms and ↑ tendon reflexes of the muscle(s) in the paralyzed region, due to upper motor neuron disease
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What is alternating hemiplegia?
Alternating hemiplegia is a very rare condition characterized by recurrent episodes of temporary paralysis.
