A collection of symptoms and signs that appear from 20 to 40 years after the initial polio infection, and at least 10 years after what was thought to be recovery from polio. The typical features of PPS include weakness, muscle fatigue, pain, breathing and/or swallowing difficulties, sleep disorders, muscle twitching, and gastrointestinal problems.
The Condition"...In addition to the neurological examination, doctors often recommend tests, such as imaging studies (computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging), to rule out other disorders with similar symptoms..."