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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Post Polio Syndrome?
Question: symptom of post polio syndrome. Thanks
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.
As per your concern, please note that almost half the people who had polio at a young age may experience certain effects of the disease many years later, i.e. post-polio syndrome.
Post-polio syndrome refers to a cluster of potentially disabling symptoms that appear after decades, (an average of 30 to 40 years) after the initial polio illness.
Common symptoms of post-polio syndrome may include:
-progressive muscle and joint weakness and pain as you may be experiencing,
-general fatigue and exhaustion with minimal activity,
-muscle atrophy,
-breathing or swallowing problems,
-low tolerance to cold.
I hope my answer helps you.
Feel free to ask me further.
Regards
Please see the detailed answer below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.
As per your concern, please note that almost half the people who had polio at a young age may experience certain effects of the disease many years later, i.e. post-polio syndrome.
Post-polio syndrome refers to a cluster of potentially disabling symptoms that appear after decades, (an average of 30 to 40 years) after the initial polio illness.
Common symptoms of post-polio syndrome may include:
-progressive muscle and joint weakness and pain as you may be experiencing,
-general fatigue and exhaustion with minimal activity,
-muscle atrophy,
-breathing or swallowing problems,
-low tolerance to cold.
I hope my answer helps you.
Feel free to ask me further.
Regards
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