Question 1

which poisons cause paralysis?

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Many: Botulism toxin is the best known.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

what can cause facial paralysis?

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Lots of things: Many problems can cause facial paralysis.  It can be congenital, from a tick bite, ear infection, tumor in the face or skull, brain tumor, stroke, multiple sclerosis, etc.  Most commonly in adults, it is caused by a virus infection of the nerve that provides facial movement.

Question 5

can degenerative  d d  cause paralysis?

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Not on own.: The degenerative disc changes are indicative of potential future problems, but could contribute to a spinal stenosis, or if protruded or ruptured, a nerve root compression, with a focal weakness.  Severe spinal stenosis, especially in the neck could result in significant leg weakness or eventual paralysis.

Question 6

what can cause partial facial paralysis?

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Bells Palsy Facial N: It is facial palsy caused by dysfunction of 7th cranial nerve called facial nerve.It is caused by an inflammation of facial nerve which in turn causes swelling of the facial nerve and causes the assymetry of face due to inability to controlfacial muscles on affected side
other conditions that can cause facial palsy are lymes disease, brain tumour and stroke and that is not called bells palsy.

Question 7

what diseases can cause facial paralysis?

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Don't wait: Facial paralysis should be evaluate immediately.  Inflammatory conditions known as bell's palsy can be treated with antiviral medicine and steroids to minimize long term problems.  Trauma to the face or skull base can also paralyze.  Tumors both benign and cancerous can press on the nerve or even invade the nerve to cause paralysis but fortunately are rare.  See an ENT specialist or neurologist.

Question 8

what is the cause of spasticity in paralysis?

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Different theories: There are many different theories about what causes spasticity but the best explanation that i can give you is that under normal circumstances there is a balance between excitation and inhibition of muscle tone and movement. When there is injury or disease of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), there is excess excitation and not enough inhibition and the tone of certain muscles.

Question 9

please tell me, could a pinched nerve cause paralysis?

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Yes: If pinching is severe enough paralysis can occur. If there is weakness in an arm or leg you need the advice of a surgeon.

Question 10

what is hyperkalemic periodic paralysis? what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Hereditary disorder: May be associated with thyroid disease, but can be independent, and causes spells of diffuse weakness secondary to increase in potassium which affects both muscle and nerve.  Rather rare and needs neuromuscular specialist to manage if present.

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