Postpoliomyelitis syndrome

Orpha code: 2942OMIM code:

Definition

Postpoliomyelitis syndrome (PPS) is a neurologic disorder characterized by the development of new neuromuscular symptoms such as progressive muscular weakness or abnormal muscle fatigability occurring in survivors of the acute paralytic form of poliomyelitis (see this term), 15-40 years after recovery from the disease, and that is unexplained by other medical causes. Other manifestations that can occur gradually include generalized fatigue, muscle atrophy, muscle and joint pain, intolerance to cold, and difficulties sleeping, swallowing or breathing.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
Postpolio sequelae
Zespół poporażenny
Postpolio syndrome
Postpoliomyelitic syndrome
Postpoliomyelitis sequelae
ORPHA code
2942
OMIM code
-
ICD10 code
G14
ICD11 code
8B62

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