Post Polio Syndrome
Alternate Names : PPS
How is the disease diagnosed?
Post polio syndrome is difficult to diagnose because it progresses very slowly, and is stable for long periods. It's hard to figure out which muscle and nerve deficits are old and which are new. A neurological exam and lab tests can exclude other problems.
To find out what is going on in the body, healthcare providers may use:
magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI
muscle biopsy
analysis of cerebrospinal fluid, obtained with a spinal tap
measurements of muscle force
electrophysiological studies, which examine the body's response to electrical stimulation. These would include electromyography and nerve conduction velocity studies.
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