Infectious Diseases
Sequelae of poliomyelitis
Moderate
ICD-10: B91 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: पोलियो के बाद की समस्या · தமிழ்: போலியோவின் பின்விளைவுகள் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಪೋಲಿಯೋ ನಂತರದ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳು · తెలుగు: పోలియో తర్వాత సమస్యలు · বাংলা: পোলিওর পরবর্তী সমস্যা · मराठी: पोलिओचे परिणाम · ગુજરાતી: પોલિયોની અસર
About this condition
This condition refers to long-term health problems that remain after someone has recovered from polio infection, which was common in India before vaccination programs. People may experience ongoing muscle weakness, joint pain, or breathing issues years after the initial polio illness. Regular physiotherapy and supportive care help manage these lasting effects.
Common symptoms
muscle weakness
leg paralysis
joint pain
muscle atrophy
limping
fatigue
breathing difficulty
When to see a doctor: routine checkup recommended for ongoing management
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | पोलियो के बाद की समस्या · पोलियो का असर · पोलियो की जटिलता · लकवे का असर |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | போலியோவின் பின்விளைவுகள் · போலியோ தொடர்பான பிரச்சினைகள் · போலியோ பாதிப்பு · முடக்குவாதம் பின்விளைவு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಪೋಲಿಯೋ ನಂತರದ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳು · ಪೋಲಿಯೋ ಪರಿಣಾಮಗಳು · ಪೋಲಿಯೋ ತೊಡಕುಗಳು · ಪಾರ್ಶ್ವವಾಯು ಪರಿಣಾಮ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | పోలియో తర్వాత సమస్యలు · పోలియో ప్రభావాలు · పోలియో సమస్యలు · పక్షవాతం ప్రభావం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | পোলিওর পরবর্তী সমস্যা · পোলিওর প্রভাব · পোলিও জটিলতা · পক্ষাঘাতের প্রভাব |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पोलिओचे परिणाम · पोलिओनंतरची समस्या · पोलिओची गुंतागुंत · अर्धांगवायूचा परिणाम |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | પોલિયોની અસર · પોલિયો પછીની સમસ્યા · પોલિયો જટિલતા · લકવાની અસર |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Sequelae of poliomyelitis?
muscle weakness, leg paralysis, joint pain, muscle atrophy, limping, fatigue.
When should I see a doctor?
routine checkup recommended for ongoing management
Is Sequelae of poliomyelitis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Sequelae of poliomyelitis?
Severity is classified as Moderate. routine checkup recommended for ongoing management.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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