What Is Polio?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Post-Polio Syndrome
Many diseases will result in long-term issues even long after the disease itself is no longer present. Polio is an example of this and patients can continue to experience symptoms for many years after they have the condition. This is known as post-polio syndrome, and it can be debilitating for patients.
One of the common symptoms of post-polio syndrome is fatigue. Patients with the condition will also experience muscle atrophy, and their muscles will become progressively weaker. They can also experience difficulties with swallowing and breathing, and many will suffer from sleep apnea. Post-polio syndrome will also often make the patient tolerant to cold temperatures.
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