postpoliomyelitis syndrome
Postpoliomyelitis syndrome (PPS) is a neurologic disorder characterized by the development of new neuromuscular symptoms such as progressive muscular weakness or abnormal muscle fatigability occurring in survivors of the acute paralytic form of poliomyelitis, 15-40 years after recovery from the disease, and that is unexplained by other medical causes. Other manifestations that can occur gradually include generalized fatigue, muscle atrophy, muscle and joint pain, intolerance to cold, and difficulties sleeping, swallowing or breathing.
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poliomyelitis
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Post Polio Syndrome
exact
polio late effects
related
post polio syndrome
related
post-polio muscular atrophy
related
post-polio sequelae
related
post-poliomyelitic syndrome
related
postpolio sequelae
exact
postpolio syndrome
exact
postpoliomyelitic syndrome
exact
postpoliomyelitis sequelae
exact
postpoliomyelitis syndrome
exact