What symptom does polio have?

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The high incidence of poliomyelitis makes many parents worried that their children may suffer from the disease. Once a child is suffering from poliomyelitis, he must be sent to a regular hospital for treatment as soon as possible. If he is treated as soon as possible, the greater the hope of recovery will be, and the less harm he will suffer. Therefore, parents should know more about the early symptoms of poliomyelitis, so as not to miss the best opportunity for treatment. So, what are the early symptoms of polio?

What symptom does polio have?

The symptoms of prodromal poliomyelitis included fever, fatigue, general discomfort, upper respiratory tract infection and gastroenteritis, which lasted for 1-4 days.

In the prophase of paralysis, fever (bimodal fever) may occur again 1-6 days after the disappearance of the prodromal stage. In the present stage, fever, severe headache, vomiting, ankylosis of the neck, and positive Kirschner's sign may occur. At the same time, the manifestations of poliomyelitis often include systemic muscle pain, hyperhidrosis, etc.

The duration of paralysis was more than 2-7 days. When the temperature began to drop, paralysis appeared and gradually aggravated, and stopped after the temperature was normal. Paralysis can be divided into the following categories: ① spinal cord type: the most common type is asymmetric flaccid paralysis, mostly in the lower limbs, followed by the upper limbs. The neck back muscle, septum muscle and intercostal muscle can also be paralyzed. The paralysis of the proximal major muscle group is earlier and more severe than that of the distal minor muscle group, and the sensation is not affected. These are common manifestations of polio.

matters needing attention

Parents should choose a regular hospital for their children to receive treatment, usually let the children take part in more physical exercise, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, so that the child's body can become stronger.