Its a variant ofGuillain-Barre syndrome, which is also an uncommon disease.
Miller Fisher syndrome occurs due to inflammatorydemyelination(loss of the protective covering) of the peripheral nerves.
The diagnosis of Miller Fisher syndrome involves a clinical examination and diagnostic tests.
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Immune-modifying treatments can help alleviate symptoms and speed up recovery.
This article describes the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatments, and prognosis of Miller Fisher syndrome.
It is a polyneuropathy (involves multiple nerves).
Types of inflammatory demyelinatingpolyneuropathiesinclude:
Miller Fisher Syndrome Symptoms
Miller Fisher syndrome causes muscle weakness.
The demyelination that occurs in Miller Fisher syndrome is brought on by inflammatory damage.
The trigger for inflammatory demyelination in Miller Fisher syndrome can be idiopathic (without an identifiable cause).
This is believed to occur when the immunization activates a response in the immune system.
The outcome of Miller Fisher syndrome is expected to be good.
The condition can resolve with time, and treatment can speed up recovery.
Treating the disease process includes steroids, plasmapheresis (blood plasmaexchange), or immunoglobulin therapy.
In addition to treating the disease process, symptomatic treatment is often necessary.
Diagnosis is based on clinical examination, and some diagnostic tests can be helpful.
Treatment involves immune regulation, such as steroids, immunoglobulin, or plasmapheresis.
The outcome is usually good, and Miller Fisher syndrome is not considered to be fatal.
However, if breathing is impaired, respiratory support is necessary.
