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Symptoms›Flaccid paralysis

Flaccid paralysis

Flaccid paralysis is a clinical finding in which there is muscle weakness or inability to move with the muscles remaining flaccid, or unflexed. This can occur due to polio, Guillain-Barre syndrome, or botulism.
Dr. Keegan Duchicela
Dr. Keegan Duchicelareviewed this
family medicine 16 years experience
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Rare

Is a Side Effect of

Diamox
Methazolamide
Acetazolamide

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