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What is Post-Polio Syndrome? Post-polio syndrome is a condition that affects polio survivors anywhere from Post-polio syndrome is a very slowly progressing condition marked by long periods of stability. The severity of post-polio syndrome depends on the degree of the residual weakness and disability an individual has after the original polio attack. People who had only minimal symptoms from the original attack and subsequently develop post-polio syndrome will most likely experience only mild post-polio syndrome symptoms. People originally hit hard by the polio virus, who were left with severe residual weakness, may develop a more severe case of post-polio syndrome with a greater loss of muscle function, difficulty in swallowing, and more periods of fatigue Post-polio syndrome is rarely life-threatening. Post-polio syndrome is also called PPS. Symptoms of Post-Polio Syndrome Some of the symptoms of post-polio syndrome are:
Can Post-Polio Syndrome be Treated? Post-polio syndrome can be treated . Treatments are focused on reducing the severity of the symptoms.
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