What Is Post Polio Syndrome?
6. Osteoporosis
Post polio syndrome can also cause osteoporosis, which causes the patient to lose their bone density. This can happen partly because the patient is experiencing long periods of inactivity. The loss of bone density means that the bones will lose their strength, meaning breakages are more likely.
This is often made worse by the fact that post polio syndrome will also often cause the patient’s muscles to become weaker. This can mean they lose their balance and this can lead to falls, further increasing the likelihood of broken bones. Broken bones themselves can result in even further complications such as infections.
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