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A population-based study from Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, using a survey validated by clinical examination, found a prevalence of 28.5% of post-polio syndrome in all paralytic cases. The risk was higher in individuals who experienced substantial permanent impairment after polio and in females.
Criteria for the diagnosis of post-polio syndrome are as follows: (1) Prior diagnosis of polio must be confirmed; (2) There must be a period of functional and neurological stability; (3) There must be the onset of new neurological symptoms like weakness or fatigue; and (4) There must be an attempt to exclude of other medical diagnoses that may ...
1 lis 2020 · Follow-up of polio survivors should include systematic screening for sleep disorders because they are associated with adverse consequences. Sleep disorder evaluation and management should improve the long-term survival and quality of life of polio survivors.
This phenomenon is known as Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS). We present a case of an 86-year-old female with a history of childhood poliomyelitis who presented with respiratory failure secondary to PPS. CASE PRESENTATION: An 86-year-old female presented with shortness of breath and confusion.
Years after contracting the initial polio infection, increasing numbers of polio survivors in Australia have developed a range of symptoms, now recognised as post-polio sequelae. The time lag from the initial infection to this second phase varies but is commonly approximately 30 years.
23 mar 2022 · Indicators of post-polio syndrome. For a diagnosis of post-polio syndrome, doctors look for three indicators: Previous diagnosis of polio. This might require finding old medical records or getting information from older family members. Long interval after recovery.
8 sty 2023 · The prognosis (outlook) for post-polio syndrome (PPS) varies depending on which muscles are affected and the severity of symptoms. The symptoms of PPS can significantly interfere with your ability to function independently, but mobility aids and occupational therapy can help with this.
