Understand Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) with Hans Katzberg, MD
August 2, 2025
About this video
Dr. Katzberg explains what GBS is, how it affects the body, what symptoms are common, routes of recovery, and what to expect post-diagnosis.
Questions: (0:10) – How do you describe GBS to someone for the first time? (1:31) – What symptoms do you look for when diagnosing GBS? (2:27) – What tools would you use to confirm a GBS diagnosis? (3:25) – How important is early diagnosis for recovery from GBS? (4:24) – What does the average course of recovery look like for a GBS patient? (5:55) – What supports should be offered to GBS patients? (7:32) – What longterm effects can patients with GBS expect? (9:02) – What advice do you have for someone recently diagnosed? (10:07) – Can you share a success story from one of your former patients?
Transcript
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