After being taken to many hospitals by her family, the doctors told her that she had Miller Fisher syndrome. So what is Miller Fisher syndrome and what are the symptoms?

Dr. Dao Duy Khoa, Department of Neurology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, said that Miller Fisher syndrome is a variant of acute polyradiculoneuropathy, also known as Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Typical symptoms of Miller Fisher syndrome include ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and decreased deep tendon reflexes.

The ophthalmoplegia symptom causes the patient to have double vision (seeing one image as two images) and difficulty seeing, while ataxia makes it difficult and unsteady for the patient to walk.

The disease is caused by the body producing antibodies that attack the peripheral nervous system, often occurring after a viral infection,...

To prevent Miller Fisher syndrome, we need to maintain good general health and condition. If there are any unusual signs as above, we need to see a doctor early for timely diagnosis and treatment.