(B91) Sequelae of poliomyelitis
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Diagnosis sequelae of poliomyelitis is diagnosed Men are 2.81% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis sequelae of poliomyelitis
2 760 (22.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis sequelae of poliomyelitis
6 968 (59.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease sequelae of poliomyelitis - Men and Women aged 80-84
Disease Features sequelae of poliomyelitis
Sequelae of poliomyelitis - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - sequelae of poliomyelitis
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Laboratory tests such as blood tests, urine tests, or stool tests
- Imaging tests such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans
- Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies
- Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
- Genetic tests
- Neuropsychological testing
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Physiotherapy to improve joint mobility and muscle strength
- Occupational therapy to improve activities of daily living
- Speech and language therapy to improve communication
- Psychological support to help manage the emotional and social impact of the disease
- Medication to reduce pain and spasms
- Surgery to correct joint deformities
Sequelae of poliomyelitis - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease sequelae of poliomyelitis
Prostration
(Collapse, Fatigue, Lassitude, Exhaustion, Debility, Weakness, Languor, Listlessness, Lethargy, Debilitation, Enervation, Burnout)
Prostration is a symptom of severe physical and mental exhaustion, characterized by a feeling of extreme weakness and a strong desire to lie down. It is usually accompanied by a feeling of heaviness in the limbs and a lack of energy, which can be accompanied by a feeling of nausea or dizziness. Pros...
Stiffness of movement
(Rigidity, Stiffness, Stiff, Inflexibility, Stiffen, Immobility, Stiffening, Stiffly, Rigidness, Rigidifying, Rigidify, Rigidly)
Stiffness of movement is a symptom characterized by difficulty in movement, usually due to muscle tightness or joint pain. It may manifest as a feeling of tightness in the muscles, as a lack of range of motion, or as difficulty in performing everyday activities. It can develop gradually over time, o...
Curvature of the spine
(Spinal curvature, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Swayback, Hunchback, Hunched back, Round back, Crooked spine, S-shaped spine)
Curvature of the spine is an abnormal curvature of the spine that can be caused by conditions such as scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis. It can manifest as a C-shaped, S-shaped, or reversed S-shaped curvature of the spine, and can be seen from the side or from the back. The curvature can be mild or ...
Paresis
(Weakness, Incoordination, Paralysis, Impaired movement, Muscle weakness, Loss of movement, Muscle paralysis, Partial paralysis, Inability to move, Inability to control movement, Inability to control muscles, Partial loss of control, Partial loss of m...)
Paresis is a medical condition in which there is a partial or complete loss of muscle function. It is usually caused by damage to the brain or spinal cord and can affect any muscle group in the body, including the arms, legs, face, and trunk. In most cases, paresis develops gradually, but in some ca...
Paralysis
(Immobility, Debility, Infirmity, Inactivity, Stiffness, Lameness, Weakness, Inability, Atrophy, Impairment, Numbness, Loss of movement)
Paralysis is a loss of muscle function in part of the body. It is caused by damage to the nervous system, resulting in an inability to control voluntary movements. Symptoms can range from weakness, numbness, and tingling in the affected area to complete loss of movement and sensation. In the most se...
Clubfoot
(Talipes, Foot deformity, Calcaneal varus, Congenital talipes equinovarus, Calcaneovalgus deformity, Calcaneus varus, Metatarsus varus, Metatarsus adductus, Calcaneal deformity)
Clubfoot is a congenital deformity of the foot, characterized by the foot being twisted out of shape and pointing downwards. It usually develops in the womb, and is usually noticed at birth. The foot may be rotated inwards or outwards, and the heel may be turned inwards. The affected foot may be sma...