Signs and symptoms of non-paralytic polio can last from one to 10 days. These signs and symptoms can be flu-like and can include:
- fever
- sore throat
- headache
- vomiting
- fatigue
- meningitis
Non-paralytic polio is also known as abortive polio.
POLIOMYELITIS
Poliomyelitis, commonly known as polio, is a highly contagiou\s viral infection that primarily affects the nervous system. It can lead to paralysis, muscle weakness, and in severe cases, even death. While polio is preventable through vaccination, those affected require comprehensive care to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
At Rehab Care, we offer specialized support and rehabilitation services for individuals with polio. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with patients to develop tailored treatment plans aimed at maximizing mobility, restoring function, and enhancing independence. Through physiotherapy, occupational therapy, assistive devices, and ongoing medical management, we strive to empower individuals affected by polio to achieve optimal health and well-being.
TYPES OF POLIO:
Non-Paralytic polio:
Paralytic polio:
About 1 percent of polio cases can develop into paralytic polio. Paralytic polio leads to paralysis in the spinal cord (spinal polio), brain stem (bulbar polio), or both (bulbospinal polio).
Initial symptoms are similar to non-paralytic polio. But after a week, more severe symptoms will appear. These symptoms include:
- loss of reflexes
- severe spasms and muscle pain
- loose and floppy limbs, sometimes on just one side of the body
- sudden paralysis, temporary or permanent
- deformed limbs, especially the hips, ankles, and feet
In 5–10 percent of the polio paralysis cases, the virus will attack the muscles that help you breathe and cause death.
Post-Polio syndrome:
It’s possible for polio to return even after you’ve recovered. This can occur after 15 to 40 years. Common symptoms of post-polio syndrome (PPS) are:
- Continuing muscle and joint weakness
- Muscle pain that gets worse
- Becoming easily exhausted or fatigued
- Muscle wasting also called muscle atrophy
- Trouble breathing and swallowing
- Sleep apnea or sleep-related breathing problems
- Low tolerance of cold temperatures
- New onset of weakness in previously uninvolved muscles
- Depression
- Trouble with concentration and memory
Talk to your doctor if you’ve had polio and are starting to see these symptoms. It’s estimated that 20 10 25 % of people who survived polio will get PPS. PPS can’t be caught by others having this disorder. Treatment involves management strategies to improve your quality of life and reduce pain or fatigue.