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And pain 150 61 vs. Pain from joint degeneration and increasing skeletal deformities such as scoliosis are common.
Characteristic symptoms of post-polio syndrome include new weakening in muscles that were previously affected by the polio infection and in muscles that seemingly were unaffected.
Post polio syndrome symptoms depression. The most common symptoms include slowly progressive muscle weakness fatigue both generalized and muscular and a gradual decrease in the size of muscles muscle atrophy. Pain from joint degeneration and increasing skeletal deformities such as scoliosis curvature of the spine is common and may precede the weakness and muscle atrophy. The frequency of symptoms was.
Pain in 85 of patients loss of strength in 40 fatigue in 655 tiredness in 578 cold intolerance in 202 dysphagia in 117 cognitive complaints in 9 and depressive symptoms in 315. Fatigue tiredness depression and cognitive complaints were significantly more frequent in women. The most common symptoms include slowly progressive muscle weakness fatigue both general and muscular and a decrease in muscle size muscular atrophy.
Pain from joint deterioration and increasing skeletal deformities such as scoliosis are common. In general symptoms of PPS may include. Progressive weakness common Tiredness fatigue common Pain in the muscles and joints common Muscle shrinkage Trouble swallowing Breathing problems Sleep disorders Sensitivity to cold temperatures.
Associated symptoms As well as the common symptoms of post-polio syndrome a number of associated symptoms can also develop from the combination of fatigue muscle weakness and muscle and joint pain. Symptoms include slowly progressive muscle weakness unaccustomed fatigue both generalized and muscular and at times muscle atrophy. Pain from joint degeneration and increasing skeletal deformities such as scoliosis are common.
Some patients experience only. Characteristic symptoms of post-polio syndrome include new weakening in muscles that were previously affected by the polio infection and in muscles that seemingly were unaffected. Other associated symptoms can include progressive muscle and joint weakness fatigue pain from joint and muscle degeneration and muscle atrophy.
Between 5 and 10 of people who develop paralytic polio will die. Physical symptoms may emerge 15 years or more after the first polio infection. These new symptoms are called the late effects of polio.
They include new muscle weakness joint and muscle pain and fatigue. Polio survivors may also suffer from an impaired ability to make dopaminea brain chemical necessary for optimal nervous system functioning. Psychological symptoms such as chronic stress anxiety depression and compulsive and Type A behavior may also be evident in polio survivors.
What is post-polio syndrome. Post-polio syndrome is an illness of the nervous system that can appear 15 to 50 years after you had polio. It affects your muscles and nerves and it causes you to have weakness fatigue and muscle or joint pain.
Post-polio syndrome PPS is a group of signs and symptoms that show up two to four decades after the initial polio infection. Symptoms of PPS include fatigue pain sleep disorders muscle twitching gastrointestinal problems and weakness. Treatment focuses on slowing down to conserve energy and relieving symptoms with pain relievers.
At 6 months the following post-polio syndrome specific symptoms improved significantly. Fatigue as measured by the Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigue scale 376 71 vs. And pain 150 61 vs.
131 67 P0001 atrophy 100 80-120 vs. 90 70-110 P0002 and bulbar symptoms 30 10-50 vs. 20 0-40 P0003 as measured by the Index of Post-polio Sequelae.
Depression is common in people who have post-polio syndrome as with many long-term illnesses. But it may be hard to recognize because symptoms of fatigue low energy and sleep problems can occur with both conditions. If you think you may be depressed talk to your doctor.
Treatment can often greatly improve symptoms of depression. Depression is common in people who have post-polio syndrome as with many long-term illnesses. But it may be hard to recognize because symptoms of fatigue low energy and sleep problems can occur with both conditions.
If you think you may be depressed talk to your doctor. Treatment can often greatly improve symptoms of depression.