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Symptoms of POLIO


The symptoms reflect the progression of the disease. Most people contracting the disease results in no symptoms or mild illness. At first, headache, fever and sore throat develop. Nausea and vomiting may occur. As neurological involvement begins, an individual may complain of difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness, muscle spasms and pain. Abdominal swelling and constipation as well as difficulty urinating may occur. Last, as the muscles of respiration become involved, difficulty breathing may occur.



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Medical Content Last Updated on 07/12/2008

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