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Post-Polio
Post-Polio
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Symptoms of Post-Polio Syndrome
Typical symptoms of post-polio syndrome, also referred to as the late effects of polio, can include any one or several of the following in varying degrees:
- Unusual fatigue
- New weakness in muscles, both those originally affected by polio and those seemingly unaffected
- Pain in muscles or joints
- Sleeping difficulty
- Breathing problems
- Swallowing difficulty
- Decreased ability to tolerate cold temperatures
- Decline in ability to conduct usual daily activities
Adult Health Library
Poliomyelitis (Polio)
Detailed information on poliomyelitis, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Pediatric Health Library
Polio (IPV)
The poliovirus destroys the nervous system, causing paralysis. Today, polio is extremely rare in the United States because of the polio vaccine. It's still common in other countries, though, so children still need to be immunized.
