Paralysis
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Paralysis in medical terms refers to the loss of muscle function and sensation in part or most of the body resulting from illness, injury, medication, or poison. It can be localized or generalized, partial or complete, and temporary or permanent.[1]
Presentation
Prevalence
- In a 2001 Belgian study, 27.2% of patients meeting the Fukuda criteria and 33.2% of patients meeting the Holmes criteria, in a cohort of 2073 CFS patients, reported paralysis.[2]
Symptom recognition
Notable studies
Possible causes
- There are known ion channel dysfunctions that can cause similar symptoms - eg Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, Hypokalemic period paralysis, Hypokalemic sensory overstimulation.
Potential treatments
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See also
References
- ↑ https://www.healthline.com/health/paralysis
- ↑ De Becker, P; McGregor, N; De Meirleir, K (September 2001), "A definition-based analysis of symptoms in a large cohort of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome.", Journal of Internal Medicine, 250 (3): 234-240, PMID 11555128
