What Is Polio?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Nonparalytic Polio
There are two main types of polio, one of which is nonparalytic polio. As the name suggests, this variety does not cause paralysis in patients. The symptoms are usually only mild, and can easily be mistaken for the flu. As is typical of viral infections, for example, one of the symptoms is a fever.
Nonparalytic polio is also likely to have a sore throat and a headache is also likely. Patients will also often feel fatigued and some may also vomit. Their muscles can become tender and the patient can also feel weak. It is also likely that the patient will feel pain in their arms and legs, as well is in their neck and in their back.
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