Surgery can trigger off worse problems, experts say

As we all know, surgery is not child’s play, however minor.

Often, physicians recommend surgery as a last resort to save life.

But a research published in Neurology Clinical Practice warns that patients can develop complications after a surgical procedure.

As such, surgery sometimes comes at a price: it may raise the risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome

According to scientists, GBS is a rare disorder in which your body’s immune system attacks your nerves.

The first symptoms that the victim experiences are weakness and tingling in the hand or foot.

“These sensations can quickly spread, eventually paralysing the entire body,” experts warn.

In its most severe form, GBS is a medical emergency, as most people with the condition must be hospitalised to receive treatment.

It is not known what causes the illness, but new research suggests that having a surgical procedure may play a role.

The American Academy of Neurology says that occasionally, the syndrome may be triggered by surgery; and that the incidence of GBS among patients who had recent surgery may be higher than previously thought.