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Post-polio syndrome is a slowly progressing weakness that affects polio survivors decades after their initial bout with the disease.
Charley Bins
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∙ 13y agoPost-polio syndrome is a slowly progressing weakness that affects polio survivors decades after their initial bout with the disease.
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∙ 13y agoThere is no cure for post-polio syndrome. Efforts are primarily directed at retaining mobility and improving patient comfort.
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How long does it take to develop post polio syndrome?
Post-polio syndrome occurs some decades after the original infection with polio.
What are the release dates for Healthline - 2006 Post-Polio Syndrome?
Healthline - 2006 Post-Polio Syndrome was released on: USA: 14 August 2007
What is the icd9 code for post polio syndrome?
post-polio syndrome ICD9-138 Dr. Richard L. Bruno Chairperson International Post-Polio Task Force and Director The Post-Polio Institute and International Centre for Post-Polio Education and Research and Fatigue Management Programs Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Englewood, New Jersey U.S.A. 07631 Phone: (201) 894-3724 Toll Free: 1-877-POST-POLIO Fax: (201) 541-6491 POSTPOLIOINFO@AOL.COM Click on "Post-Polio Letter" at http://www.postpolioinfo.com for The Post-Polio Letter, the PPS Library and all of our papers describing our research and treatment of PPS and CFS/ME and http://newmobility.com/polio.cfm for New Mobility's Post-Polio Forum for more PPS information.
Does post-polio syndrome occur in older patients who have had poliomyelitis?
Yes, post-polio syndrome occurs in individuals who have had polio typically 15-40 years after the initial infection. It is characterized by new muscle weakness or pain and can affect older patients who had polio earlier in life.
Is post polio syndrome contagious?
No. It is a set of neurologic symptoms which exist long after polio, itself, is experienced by the sufferer.
Your brother has been diagnosed to have post encephalitic syndrome what is the treatment?
My sister has post encephalitis syndrome so please what is a treatment?
Is post-polio syndrome contagious?
No. It is a set of neurologic symptoms which exist long after polio, itself, is experienced by the sufferer.
Does post polio syndrome cause low hemoglobin and dementia?
There is no evidence that Post Polis Syndrome can cause dementia, but PPS sufferers' can develop dementia which is non-related to PPS, such as Alzheimers' Disease.
Is polio vaccine worth the money spent?
Yes, yes, and yes. Would you take a drug to cure AIDS? Or Shingles? Ask anyone who knows someone who had polio at one time. They have post Polio syndrome. They will tell you that they wish they had had polio vaccine then when they got polio.
How is post polio syndrome fatal?
In a few rare cases, however, progressive weakening of the muscles of respiration can result in death.
What percentage of polio cases develop postpolio syndrome?
PPS occurs in about 25% of patients, several decades after their original infection with polio. However, long-term follow-up indicates that two thirds of polio survivors may experience new weakness.
What is post concussion syndrome?
Post concussion syndrome is a diagnosis given to someone who has been affected by a concussion. These people exhibit persistent problems due to the concussion even after they should have healed.
