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ArticleCureus2024

Rehabilitation of a 51-Year-Old Patient With Miller Fisher Syndrome: A Case Report.

Radhika Rathi, Pallavi Harjpal

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Radhika RathiDepartment of Neuro Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Pallavi HarjpalDepartment of Neuro Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Miller Fisher syndrome is a rare and atypical variation of Guillain-Barré syndrome, which includes the clinical triad of areflexia, ataxia, and ophthalmoplegia. Miller Fisher syndrome is commonly associated with the involvement of the lower cranial and facial nerves. Miller Fisher syndrome is one of the types of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Guillain-Barré syndrome has been defined to be the foremost incapacitating form of neurological disease following the disease polio. Guillain-Barré syndrome is a broad category that encompasses several types of acute immune-mediated polyneuropathies, the most common of which is acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy. Here, we describe a case report of a 51-year-old patient who displayed the characteristic symptoms of Miller Fisher syndrome. We also describe the patient's clinical course, diagnostic method, and therapy. This case demonstrates the value of early detection, quick action in treating Miller Fisher syndrome, and the possibility of full recovery with adequate therapy. Techniques utilized in physical therapy emphasize performing everyday tasks along with strengthening muscles.

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guillain-barré syndromemiller fisher syndromeneurological recoverypain controlphysical recovery

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PMID38618435
PMCPMC11009827
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