Question 1

is effect of numbing injections muscle paralysis?

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Yes. : Medications used in numbing injections temporarily interrupt the entire function of the nerve injected. If the nerved which was injected is a sensory and motor nerve (meaning that it goes to/serves a muscle), the injection would cause numbness and paralysis.  Ortho patients who have had "blocks" to improve pain control post-op experience this effect commonly.

Question 2

name of jungle drug for muscle paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Curare: This is probably the drug you are looking for.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: muscle paralysis?

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Muscle paralysis: Muscle paralysis occurs when there is a lack of muscle function.

Question 4

does botulism cause muscle paralysis?

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Not really: Botulism usually causes constipation as its first sign, but can also lead to decreased movement, muscle weakness, trouble swallowing, and weak cry, but does not usually lead to full paralysis.

Question 5

how will botulism cause muscle paralysis?

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See answer below: Botulinum neurotoxins essentially prevent the release of acetylcholine (neurotransmitter) in the synaptic cleft, thus preventing the trigger of muscle contraction. The paralysis in the skeletal muscle lasts for about 3 months. It lasts up to 9-12 months if used in the detrusor muscle in the bladder. Strength eventually returns when new connections are created between the nerves and the muscles.

Question 6

why must a spinal cord injury be followed by muscle paralysis?

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Anatomy: Muscles only work because nerves stimulate them and cause them to work.  Muscles can not work independently other than an occasional firing.

Question 7

what are  symptoms of paralysis?

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Weakness: Usually paralysis means feeling weakness or having difficulty moving one of your limbs or muscles.  Many times paralysis can happen with a loss of feeling in the affected area if there is sensory nerve involvement.  When we talk about paralysis keep in mind that this means weakness lasting for a couple of days at least - not just an arm or leg "falling asleep" after sitting for a while!

Question 8

can medications cause paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Some: Some can.  They are used in the anesthetic process.

Question 9

what can cause paralysis in a child?

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Paralysis: Trauma, infection, neurologic disease, mitochondrial disorders and masses are a few considerations.

Question 10

how do they treat all types of paralysis?

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Wow!: There are multiple causes for paralysis, including trauma, tumors, infections, toxins, multiple sclerosis, muscle diseases , degenerative diseases, spinal cord compressions, etc.  They did not provide me enough space for explanations of how to treat all of these conditions, but you might request that I do a several hour lecture.

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