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No treatments but relief of symptoms. Anti-inflammatory medications, hot packs, stretching exercises, and physical therapy. Possibly new braces, wheelchairs, motorized scooters, ventilator.
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How may postpolio syndrome be prevented?
There is no way to prevent PPS. However, paying attention to what types of exertion worsen symptoms may slow the progression of the syndrome.
What is the onset of postpolio syndrome?
It appears that the PPS symptoms reach their most severe about 30-34 years after original diagnosis of polio.
What is the prognosis for those with postpolio syndrome?
Relatively good. It is a very slow, gradually progressing syndrome. Only about 20% of all patients with PPS will need to rely on new aids for mobility or breathing.
What are the characteristics of postpolio syndrome?
In almost half of those who contract polio in childhood, muscle pain and weakness reappears three or four decades later
How is postpolio syndrome diagnosed?
Diagnosis is primarily through history. When a patient who has recovered from polio some decades previously begins to experience muscle weakness, PPS must be strongly suspected.
How much for treatments for Marfan Syndrome cost?
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Who are scooters designed for?
Scooters are designed for people who are able to walk, but have difficulty walking significant distances. Examples include people with milder forms of cerebral palsy , multiple sclerosis , postpolio syndrome.
What is the medical condition postpolio syndrome?
A condition that strikes survivors of the disease polio. PPS occurs about 20-30 years after the original bout with polio, and causes slow but progressive weakening of muscles.
Is Marfan's Syndrome curable?
No it is not yet curable. But there are treatments for it.
What are the treatments for hunters syndrome?
Hunters syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that happens when an enzyme malfunctions or is missing completely. Unfortunately, there is no cure for Hunter's syndrome at this time. There are some treatments that can help minimize the symptoms. These treatments include enzyme therapy, gene therapy, and bone marrow transplant.
What is the treatments for red man's syndrome?
acetaminophen and antihistamine (diphenhydramine).
What are the any treatments that are currently available in down syndrome?
There are none.
