After effects of polio
Late Effects of Polio/Post Polio Syndrome
Polio is a virus that mainly damages the nerves (motor neurons) in your spinal cord and brain. This neurological damage can result in long-term or even lifelong complications.
The Late Effects of Polio (LEoP) refer to a range of symptoms and health problems that can show up after having polio. It isn’t just one condition but rather a broad category that includes different issues linked to a history of polio.
One important part of LEoP is Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS), which is a specific, diagnosable neurological condition.
Key Facts
- Polio can lead to long-term or even lifelong complications.
- Long-term health issues can appear years after recovering from polio
- Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is a specific, diagnosable, neurological condition
- Later effects of polio are more common, but not limited to, people who had severe symptoms during the original illness