61. Adult Health Advisor 2004.2: Post-Polio Syndrome postpolio syndrome (PPS) is a condition that affects polio survivors 10 to 40 years after they had polio. PPS causes loss of muscle function, fatigue, http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_postpoli_sha.htm

Adult Health Topics All Health Topics Find a UMHS Doctor Search Adult Topics Search All Topics This information is approved and/or reviewed by U-M Health System providers but it is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Post-Polio Syndrome What is post-polio syndrome? Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is a condition that affects polio survivors 10 to 40 years after they had polio. PPS causes loss of muscle function, fatigue, weakness, and trouble swallowing. About 25% of polio survivors develop PPS. How does it occur? The cause of PPS is not completely understood. The original poliovirus infection attacked nerve cells responsible for muscle movement. This caused injury or death of these nerve cells. Surviving nerve cells sprouted extra branches. These branches attached to muscles that had lost their original nerve supply during the polio infection. After the new nerves reattached, the muscles were able to work again. Some researchers think that PPS develops because these extra nerve sprouts weaken over time. The muscle again loses its ability to move properly. What are the symptoms?

62. Health Minute: Post-Polio If you factor in postpolio syndrome, these woman will likely have many Health professionals are still learning about post-polio syndrome and how it http://www.med.umich.edu/opm/newspage/2003/postpolio.htm

RETURN TO PRESS RELEASE PAGE April 7, 2003 A University of Michigan Health Minute update on important health issues Polio a thing of the past? Not if you suffer from its late effects People who thought they had polio beat are now experiencing its echo Contact information for: Information for: Radio news Current UMHS News Releases ... UM main campus news ANN ARBOR, MI - Most Americans think of polio as a thing of the past. Although the disease has largely been eradicated, about one million Americans are polio survivors. For these men and women who contracted the disease through epidemics of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, many are experiencing the late effects of their struggle with polio. The University of Michigan's Post-Polio Clinic is studying the way age and gender are effecting this population. Video Watch related video clip. For faster downloading, choose the lo-res option Windows Media Player required) "Polio survivors are definitely an under-served population," asserts Sunny Roller, a polio survivor.

63. Introduction: Post-polio Syndrome - WrongDiagnosis.com Introduction to postpolio syndrome as a medical condition including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/p/post_polio_syndrome/intro.htm

Home Symptoms Diseases Risks ... Diseases Search our medical database Subscribe to our free Newsletter sample Send this page to a friend Condition Lists By Organ By Symptom By Class By Prevalence ... List A-Z Current chapter: Post-polio syndrome Next sections Basic Summary for Post-polio syndrome Prevalence and Incidence of Post-polio syndrome Prognosis of Post-polio syndrome Causes of Post-polio syndrome ... Risk Factors for Post-polio syndrome Next chapters: Shingles Lumbago Lordosis Spondylosis ... Feedback Introduction: Post-polio syndrome Post-polio syndrome: Syndrome arising many years after polio infection. Post-polio syndrome: Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS) is a condition that can strike polio survivors anywhere from 10 to 40 years after their recovery from polio. PPS is caused by the death of individual nerve terminals in the motor units that remain after the initial polio attack. Researching symptoms of Post-polio syndrome: Further information about the symptoms of Post-polio syndrome is available including a list of symptoms of Post-polio syndrome , other diseases that might have similar symptoms in differential diagnosis of Post-polio syndrome , or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center Misdiagnosis and Post-polio syndrome: Research more detailed information about misdiagnosis of Post-polio syndrome , or research misdiagnosis of other diseases Treatments for Post-polio syndrome: Various information is available about treatments available for Post-polio syndrome current research about Post-polio syndrome treatments , or research treatments for other diseases.

64. Article: NINDS Post-Polio Syndrome Information Page: NINDS - WrongDiagnosis.com Medical article NINDS postpolio syndrome Information Page NINDS including all symptom, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment and prevention information. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/artic/ninds_post_polio_syndrome_information_page_n

Home Symptoms Diseases Risks ... Newsletter Search our medical database Subscribe to our free Newsletter sample Send this page to a friend Condition Lists By Organ By Symptom By Class By Prevalence ... List A-Z Current chapter: NINDS Post-Polio Syndrome Information Page: NINDS Next chapters: NINDS Primary Lateral Sclerosis Information Page: NINDS NINDS Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy Information Page: NINDS NINDS Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Information Page: NINDS NINDS Pseudotumor Cerebri Information Page: NINDS ... Feedback NINDS Post-Polio Syndrome Information Page: NINDS Article title: NINDS Post-Polio Syndrome Information Page: NINDS Main condition: Post-Polio Syndrome Conditions: Post-Polio Syndrome What is Post-Polio Syndrome? Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS) is a condition that can strike polio survivors anywhere from 10 to 40 years after their recovery from polio. PPS is caused by the death of individual nerve terminals in the motor units that remain after the initial polio attack. Symptoms include fatigue, slowly progressive muscle weakness, muscle and joint pain, and muscular atrophy. The severity of PPS depends upon how seriously the survivors were affected by the first polio attack. Doctors estimate the incidence of PPS at about 25 percent of the survivor population. The only way to be sure a person has PPS is through a neurological examination aided by other laboratory studies (for example, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), neuroimaging, electrophysiological studies, and muscle biopsies or spinal fluid analysis).

65. Einstein - Post-Polio Syndrome and comprehensive treatment for, postpolio syndrome. Einstein offers patients with post-polio syndrome a comprehensive range of services in one http://www.einstein.edu/yourhealth/ortho/article9629.html

Network Home Employment Contact Us Search How Can We Help You? FIND .. .. A Physician .. Physician Referral .. An Einstein Facility .. Directions .. Health Information .. Patient/Visitor Info .. Patient Privacy .. Events .. Support Groups .. Employment .. Residency Programs TOOLS .. .. Site Search .. Site Index .. Site Help .. Contact Us ABOUT US .. .. Quality Healthcare .. Make a Difference .. About Us Your Health EINSTEIN HEALTH TOPICS .. Behavioral Health .. Cancer .. Diabetes .. Digestive Health .. Geriatric Services .. Genetic Services .. Heart Health .. Jewish Genetic Diseases .. Kidney/Pancreas .. Liver .. Medical Rehab .. Mental Health .. Neonatology .. Neurosurgery .. Older Adults .. Orthopaedics .. Physical Disabilities .. Primary Care .. Smoking Cessation .. Travel Health .. Weight Loss Surgery .. Women's Health HEALTH LIBRARY .. Conditions inFull .. Procedures inBrief .. Weekly Health Journals INTERACTIVE TOOLS .. Self-Assessment Tools .. Drug Database Of the 1.5 million polio survivors in the U.S. today, more than half are now experiencing the same fatigue, weakness and pain they felt as children with polio. Some are also affected by respiratory problems, including sleep apnea, and often difficulty swallowing. These symptoms, known collectively as post-polio syndrome, result from years of accumulated strain on muscles already weakened by the polio virus. Einstein Medical Center working with MossRehab is one of only a very few medical centers in the United States to offer polio survivors sophisticated diagnosis of, and comprehensive treatment for, post-polio syndrome.

66. Post-polio Syndrome postpolio syndrome affects people about 30 years after they were originally Perhaps up to 50% of all people in the post-polio syndrome age group http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/bill54/postpoliosyn.htm

Post-polio syndrome Except for a small number of countries in the world, mainly in Africa and South Asia, polio has been eradicated. This does not mean that children in countries free from polio can cease to be immunized for this disease. Unfortunately while there remains areas with polio it can be reintroduced into disease free countries with potentially disastrous consequences for unimmunized children and adults. However, for a some people who though they were completely recovered from polio there has been a recurrence of symptoms. Post-polio syndrome affects people about 30 years after they were originally infected with the virus. Symptoms include Intense fatigue Painful joints Breathing difficulties Muscle weakness It is estimated that all people who had polio would eventually have at least one symptom of the Post-polio Syndrome. World wide there are known to be 15 to 20 million people that recovered from polio. This number excludes a large number of people who had polio but were never diagnosed with the disease. It is likely their symptoms will be mistaken for some problem other than post-polio syndrome. Perhaps up to 50% of all people in the post-polio syndrome age group diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome actually have post-polio syndrome.

67. Healthfinder® - Post-Polio Syndrome Carefully selected government and nonprofit health information on postpolio syndrome. http://www.healthfinder.gov/Scripts/SearchContext.asp?topic=680

68. Healthfinder® — Post-Polio Syndrome A general overview of postpolio syndrome that includes a description of the disorder, and treatment, prognosis and research information. http://www.healthfinder.gov/Scripts/ShowDocDetail.asp?doc=705&lang=1

69. Post-polio Syndrome postpolio syndrome refers to a cluster of disabling signs and symptoms that In addition, because the signs and symptoms of post-polio syndrome are http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00494.html

International Edition MEMBER SERVICES The Web CNN.com Home Page World U.S. Weather ... Autos SERVICES Video E-mail Newsletters Your E-mail Alerts RSS ... Contact Us SEARCH Web CNN.com In association with: INFORMATION CENTERS: Pick a category Health Centers Family Health Men's Health Women's Health Children's Health Seniors' Health Working Life Pain Management Condition Centers Immune System Allergy Alzheimer's Arthritis Respiratory System Cancer Endocrine System Digestive System Heart and Blood Infectious Disease Mental Health Note: All links within content go to MayoClinic.com Diseases and Conditions Post-polio syndrome From MayoClinic.com Special to CNN.com Overview For years polio was one of the most feared diseases in America, responsible for crippling, paralysis and death. In 1952, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it reached its peak in the United States with more than 21,000 paralytic cases. Shortly after, vaccines were developed that greatly reduced its spread. Today, few people in developed countries get polio, and the disease is well on its way to being eliminated in developing countries, thanks to immunization efforts with polio vaccine. But for some people, the initial problems they had with polio are reappearing as a condition called post-polio syndrome (PPS). The cause is unknown, but research is beginning to yield a better understanding of this complex syndrome.

70. Post-Polio Syndrome: Patients Fight Symptoms Years Later, UPMC Health Journal, U Some adults who beat polio in their youths are suffering from symptoms that mimic those of polio in a condition know as postpolio syndrome. http://healthjournal.upmc.com/0405/PostPolio.htm

A new approach to brain surgery Information, advocacy key to avoiding diabetes ... Contact UPMC var ppb = " Post-polio syndrome: Patients fight symptoms years later It is very difficult to diagnose. There are no lab tests or other neurological tests to confirm the syndrome. However, the symptoms are very familiar to polio sufferers and include new muscle weakness, muscle fatigue, general fatigue, and pain. Michael Munin, MD The primary criteria necessary to diagnose PPS is an initial attack of polio followed by partial or complete recovery and a long period of stability (often lasting up to 50 years) before the onset of new muscle weakness. The new muscle weakness usually occurs in the very same muscles affected by the original disease. Because the syndrome is so difficult to diagnose, doctors work hard to exclude other possible causes for the new symptoms, including a pinched nerve in the back or a stroke . Arthritic joints in need of replacement, like a hip or knee, also can cause similar symptoms.

71. Post-polio Syndrome - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia postpolio syndrome (PPS) (also properly but not commonly called post-polio Medications post-polio syndrome often causes significant levels of pain, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-polio_syndrome

You did it! Over US$240,000 was donated in the 21 day fund drive. Thank you for your generosity! You are still welcome to make a donation or purchase Wikimedia merchandise Post-polio syndrome From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Post Polio syndrome Discuss Post-polio syndrome (PPS) (also properly but not commonly called post-polio sequelae) is a condition that can strike polio survivors anywhere from 10 to 40 years after their recovery from polio. PPS is believed by some authorities to be caused by the death of individual nerve terminals in the motor units that remain after the initial polio attack, though much of the etiology of the disorder remains unclear. Symptoms include fatigue, slowly progressive muscle weakness, muscle and joint pain, and muscular atrophy. In many cases dysautonomia symptoms also occur. The severity of PPS depends only weakly upon how seriously the survivors were affected by the first polio attack. Doctors estimate the incidence of PPS at about 25 percent of the survivor population. There is no definitive test for PPS; diagnosis is accomplished primarily by identifying the symptoms and excluding other possible cause. Various laboratory studies (for example, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), neuroimaging, electrophysiological studies, and muscle

72. Post-polio Syndrome: Definition And Much More From Answers.com postpo·li·o syndrome ( post-po le-o ) n. A condition affecting poliomyelitis patients several decades after the initial attack, characterized by. http://www.answers.com/topic/post-polio-syndrome

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Dictionary Diagnosis Medical Wikipedia Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping post-polio syndrome Dictionary post-po·li·o syndrome pōst-pō lē-ō n. A condition affecting poliomyelitis patients several decades after the initial attack, characterized by fatigue, muscular deterioration, pain in the joints, and respiratory problems. Diagnosis Post-Polio Syndrome What is post-polio syndrome (PPS)? PPS is a constellation of symptoms and signs that appear from 20 to 40 years after the initial polio infection and at least 10 years after what was once thought to be the "recovery" from polio. How prevalent is PPS? It is estimated that 1.63 million Americans were struck by polio in the epidemics of the 1940's, 50's, and early 60's and that 440,000 of the survivors have suffered and continue to suffer the effects of PPS. What are the symptoms of PPS? The typical features of PPS include unaccustomed weakness, muscle and generalized fatigue, pain, breathing and/or swallowing difficulties, sleep disorders, muscle twitching (fasciculations), and gastrointestinal problems. The muscle problems in PPS can occur in previously-affected muscles or in muscles that were previously thought not to be affected by the initial polio illness. How does PPS start?

73. Post-Polio Fact Sheet The postpolio Network was established in NSW in 1989 and currently provides what is known as the late effects of polio or post-polio syndrome (PPS). http://www.post-polionetwork.org.au/late.html

The Late Effects of Polio Post-Polio Network (NSW) Inc. Fact Sheet The Post-Polio Network was established in NSW in 1989 and currently provides support and information to over 850 members throughout Australia, with more than twenty local support groups operating in NSW and the ACT. The Network is a voluntary self-help organisation governed by a Management Committee composed mainly of polio survivors. It is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act and is an authority holder under the Charitable Fundraising Act. Donations to the Network are tax deductible. For further information about the late effects of polio or the Network, please contact (02) 9663 2402. Polio (poliomyelitis or infantile paralysis) is a viral infection that was common in the Western world until the early 1960s. Most cases of polio developed only mild symptoms while others were more severe and progressed to a paralytic form. In Australia there were major polio epidemics in the late 1930s, early 1940s and 1950s. The last epidemic was in 1956.

74. Post-Polio Syndrome Online health news and information for consumers. http://www.health-news-and-information.com/4cfvhs/libv/i40.shtml

1638 Owen Dr. Fayetteville, NC 28304 (910) 609-4000 Heart Cancer Women Men ... All Health Topics A-Z Post-Polio Syndrome Over 40 years ago polio was brought under control by the widespread use of two effective vaccines, one by Dr. Jonas Salk and one by Dr. Albert Sabin. (Read about " Immunizations ") But for those who got polio, there are lingering problems that could strike them again. It is called Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS). As many as 250,000 U.S. polio survivors may have PPS, the March of Dimes says, and as many as 40 percent of polio survivors may get it. Causes The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) says PPS is caused by the death of individual nerve terminals in the motor units that remain after the initial polio attack. The March of Dimes says the most widely accepted hypothesis is that PPS results from a degeneration of motor nerves that sprouted new connections years earlier to make up for other nerves killed by polio. Because the surviving motor nerves have been supplying many more muscle fibers than nature intended, they may wear out prematurely. The normal aging process and the overuse or disuse of muscles may be contributing factors in development of PPS.

75. AHMF: References For Post-polio Syndrome postpolio syndrome. Bruno RL, Frick NM, Creange S, Zimmerman JR, Lewis T. polioencephalitis and the brain fatigue generator model of post-viral fatigue http://www.ahmf.org/database/pps.html

Post-Polio Syndrome Bruno RL, Frick NM, Creange S, Zimmerman JR, Lewis T. Polioencephalitis and the brain fatigue generator model of post-viral fatigue syndromes. Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 1996; 2(2/3): 5-27. Abstract: Bruno RL, Sapolsky R, Zimmerman JR, Frick NM. Pathophysiology of a central cause of post-polio fatigue. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 1995; 753: 257-75. Bruno RL, Zimmerman JR, Creange SJ, Lewis T, Molzen T, Frick NM. Bromocriptine in the treatment of post-polio fatigue. A pilot study with implications for the pathophysiology of fatigue. American Journal of Physical Medicine and rehabilitation 1996; 75: 340-347. Abstract: Return to Top Bruno RL. Chronic fatigue, fainting and autonomic dysfunction: further similarities between post-polio fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome? Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 1997; 3(3): 109-116. Abstract: Packer TL, Sauriol A, Brouwer B. Fatigue secondary to chronic illness: post-polio syndromes, chronic fatigue syndrome, and multiple sclerosis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1994; 75; 1122-1126.

76. Lichtenstein Creative Media - The Infinite Mind: Post-Polio Syndrome More information about polio and postpolio syndrome is available from The International polio Network (Gazette International Networking Institute) at http://www.theinfinitemind.com/mind998.htm

Home About LCM LCM Bookstore Where to Listen Find the nearest NPR station closest to you. Feedback Lichtenstein Creative Media. Webmaster Last modified: 17 Mar 1999 About Dr. Goodwin Program Topics Suggest a Topic The Infinite Mind: Post-Polio Syndrome Week of March 8, 1999 The show begins with Phyllis Rubinfeld , a professor at Hunter College who contracted polio at age seven. What began as a stiff neck quickly turned into extreme weakness and a high fever. As part of her treatment, Phyllis spent two years in the New York State Reconstructive Home and describes her therapy as "torturous." She went from a segregated classroom to the isolation of home instruction and received only five hours of instruction a week. Determined to get a good education, Phyllis kept up her studies by doing her friends' homework. She was one of only two disabled students at her college. After many years, walking became more difficult and she became easily exhausted. Prof. Rubinfeld feels a survivor's denial of PPS stems from society's negative perception of disability and its association with weakness and death. Dr. Goodwin is then joined by three guests:

77. What Is Post-polio Syndrome This site contains valuable information about postpolio syndrome. http://www.mamashealth.com/syndrome/ppolio.asp

Mamashealth.com Home Syndromes Pages Neuroleptic Malignant Nighttime Eating Patellofemoral Pain Piriformis ... Zollinger-Ellison Links More Syndromes Email Mama What is Post-Polio Syndrome? Post-polio syndrome is a condition that affects polio survivors anywhere from to 40 years after recovery from an initial paralytic attack of the poliomyelitis virus. PPS is characterized by a further weakening of muscles that were previously affected by the polio infection. 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. It is also called PPS.

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79. Disease - Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS) Disease Name, postpolio syndrome (PPS). SearchTerm, post-polio muscular atrophy Clinical Findings, post-polio syndrome (PPS) is characterized by a http://disability.ucdavis.edu/resources/diseases/list/disease.asp?id=24

80. Post-Polio Syndrome Threat | Science And Technology | BBC World Service postpolio syndrome Threat - Up to 20 million polio survivors could be at risk of developing further disabilities decades after their original illness. http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/sci_tech/highlights/010615_postpolio.shtml

Front Page WORLD News Sport Business Entertainment ... Site Map REGIONS Africa Americas Asia-Pacific Europe ... South Asia SERVICES About Us Contact Us Help Text Only ... Mobile/PDAs You are in: Front Page Science and Technology Friday 15 June, 2001 Post-Polio Syndrome Threat Up to 20 million polio survivors could be at risk of developing further disabilities decades after their original illness. A report by a voluntary health agency in the United States says that the little understood post-polio syndrome (PPS) could mean that individuals will need wheelchairs and ventilators for the rest of their lives. Science In Action reports. In Science In Action author of post-polio syndrome report, Dr Christopher Howson, describes how the syndrome can occur and why it will continue to be a problem long after the disease is eradicated. To listen to the programme, please click here. Polio is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus. It invades the nervous system, and can cause total paralysis in a matter of hours - up to 10% of polio patients' die because that paralysis can affect their ability to breathe. Before the World Health Organisation launched the Global Polio Eradication Programme in the late 1980s there were an estimated 350 000 cases, by the year 2000 that had plummeted to less than 4000 reported cases worldwide.

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