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Landry's Paralysis

Description:

Landry's Paralysis, also known as acute ascending paralysis, is a rare neurological disorder categorized by the rapid progression of muscle weakness or paralysis. It usually starts in the feet and legs and then moves upward to affect the arms and other parts of the body. The condition can quickly become life-threatening if the paralysis reaches the muscles responsible for breathing and swallowing.

Sample Sentences:

• After being diagnosed with Landry's Paralysis, he underwent intense physical therapy to regain strength in his limbs.
• Landry's Paralysis was first described by French physician Jean-Baptiste Landry in 1859.
• The exact cause of Landry's Paralysis is unknown, but it is often associated with viral infections.
• She experienced transient paralysis due to Landry's Paralysis, but fortunately, it gradually resolved over time.

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