How long do you live with polio?

Poliomyelitis does not have a particularly large impact on the life of the patient, most patients can live as long as normal people. Polio is a motor nerve cell injury caused by the poliovirus invading the central nervous system, which mainly affects the movement of the limbs of the patient, and does not have a particularly large impact on the patient’s life. In some cases of paralysis, there may be a progressive exacerbation of the disease about 35 years after infection, called “post-polio syndrome”, which affects the life expectancy of the infected person. Poliomyelitis early treatment, there is still a possibility of recovery, usually pay attention to bed rest, pay attention to the paralyzed limbs functional position of the placement, so as to avoid the formation of limb deformity. If the child is left with limb deformities, surgical correction can be considered. Parents should pay attention to dietary balance, maintain nutritional balance, for those who have swallowing difficulties with a gastric tube to ensure nutrition, must maintain a clear airway to avoid respiratory disorders. If suffering from poliomyelitis, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time and review regularly.