What is Paralysis???
Paralysis is the loss of the ability to move some or all of your body. It can have lots of different causes, some of which can be serious. Depending on the cause, it may be temporary or permanent.
Causes Of Paralysis
Most paralysis is due to strokes or injuries such as spinal cord injury or a broken neck.
Other causes of paralysis include:
- Nerve diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
- Autoimmune diseases such as Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Symptoms Of Paralysis
The most common paralysis symptom is the loss of muscle function in one or more parts of the body.
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Symptoms
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Symptoms
- numbness or pain in the affected muscles.
- muscle weakness.
- visible signs of muscle loss (muscle atrophy)
- stiffness.
- involuntary spasms or twitches.
