Post polio sequelae in Upper Egypt an overview

ABSTRACT

The main objectives of the present study were to diagnose post polio patients among polio survivors, develop the awareness communication and education between polio survivors and medical professional and support polio survivors through giving recommendations. A total of 150 patients [90 men and 60 women] with different educational and socioeconomic levels were examined clinically and electromyographically and completed a questionnaire on their ambulatory status and related musculoskeletal and respiratory symptoms. Their ages ranged from 17-40 years. The age of patients at the onset of polio ranged from 6-18 months. The patients were collected from Assiut University [doctors, employees and medical students] and crippled girls and boys centers in Assiut Governorate, Upper Egypt. Of the 150 patients, 80.7% complained of post polio syndrome symptoms with no specific electrodiagnostic findings. 2% were excluded from the analysis because they had other chronic health problems as rheumatic fever. Fatigue was most commonly reported [63.6%], followed by joint pain [52.9%], muscle pain [52.1%] problems of sleeping [52.1%] and muscle weakness [41%]. No one complained of respiratory problems. There were functional problems