Other paralysis syndromes
Also known as: Paralytic symptoms, unspecified
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In short
Paralysis is the loss of muscle function in part of the body, which occurs when something goes wrong with the way messages pass between the brain and muscles. This loss of muscle function can be complete or partial, can affect one or both sides of the body, and can be localized to one area or be widespread. Most cases of paralysis are caused by strokes or injuries, such as a spinal cord injury or a broken neck. Other causes include nerve diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, autoimmune diseases like Guillain-Barre syndrome, and Bell's palsy.
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Description
Paralysis is the loss of muscle function in part of your body. It happens when something goes wrong with the way messages pass between your brain and muscles. Paralysis can be complete or partial. It can occur on one or both sides of your body. It can also occur in just one area, or it can be widespread. Paralysis of the lower half of your body, including both legs, is called paraplegia. Paralysis of the arms and legs is quadriplegia.
Most paralysis is due to strokes or injuries such as spinal cord injury or a broken neck. Other causes of paralysis include:
- Nerve diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Autoimmune diseases such as Guillain-Barre syndrome
- Bell's palsy, which affects muscles in the face
Polio used to be a cause of paralysis, but polio no longer occurs in the U.S.
Next to it in ICD-10
- G80Cerebral Palsy
- G81Hemiplegia (paralysis of one side)
- G82Paralytic symptoms, unspecified
- G90Autonomic nervous system disorders
- G91Hydrocephalus, unspecified
- G95Other spinal cord diseases
Neighbouring codes in the classification, not a medical link.
External resources
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Other paralysis syndromes?
G83 (WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision).
What is the ICD-11 code for Other paralysis syndromes?
MB5Z: Paralytic symptoms, unspecified (WHO, ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics).
Sources and attribution
- ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, © World Health Organization, licensed under CC BY-ND 3.0 IGO.
- Names other than the official source titles: Anpheros translations and plain-language names, made with AI assistance and checked automatically; the source names are in English.
- Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.
- ICD-10 codes and titles © World Health Organization. Source: WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (2019).
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