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I am affected with polio ,my one leg too thin. Can polio affected legs be treated or with treatment it can improve

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No sir Unfortunately no treatment for thinned leg. If knee or foot is unstable we can do stability surgery. ...  Read More

My cousin met with accident and had a fracture in his right leg which was already affected by polio. He had a surgery for the same. It's been 4 months but still could not walk. Physiotherapist told that his leg muscle is not working properly. Is there any treatment which can help him walk like before? Can acupuncture helps in strengthening muscle?

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Sorry to hear about your cousin, yes definitely the nerve innervation in the polio affected limb are less, corresponding to less number of muscle fiber's being triggered at once Naturally, but if you ...  Read More

I am a polio affected person.... Right leg fully affected and left leg partiality affected... Is there any surgery to strengthen both legs???

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hi thanks for the query. once you are affected by polio tjw muscles are weak permanently. there are surgeries to correct the deformities at some joints. There arr some surgeries where we can use goo ...  Read More

My uncle's one leg had been affected by polio at the age of 3 years. Since then he have been living his life with one leg affected. He is able to walk with one leg bent. So is it possible to get his leg cured with any surgery. Kindly let me know.

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Yes it may possible from surgery. Consult nearest orhto, neuro muscular surgeon. ...  Read More

Hi my friend has his right leg affected with polio at the age of 7 months as a result of which his one leg is thin and shorter.Is there any way both legs can look alike he can walk normally.

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In polio muscle wasting is present so they look smaller we can correct deformities if there are any surgically but then patients need thorough evaluation and some investigations like X-rays and some b ...  Read More

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My uncle is having polio in his legs since almost 25 years. It there any way that we can change his legs ?? We are willing to make him walk.

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Hello sir! Yes it is possible to rebuild the muscles for that. You can consult nearby Physiotherapist and strength training can be started for you after complete evaluation. ...  Read More

Hi, My left leg was affected with polio at the age of 5. After taking lot of treatment or consultation. I am able to walk & run. Apart from this i can ride a bike and many more things i can do but I can see the differences in my both leg, my left leg is thinner & shorter than other one. I just wanna ask is it possible to rebuild the muscle ? How ?

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Hello sir! Yes it is possible to rebuild the muscles for that. You can consult nearby Physiotherapist and strength training can be started for you after complete evaluation. ...  Read More

Hi, My brother having polio for both the legs, he not able to walk without support. We went few surgeries at the age of 10. But still he is not able to walk alone.. He is very healthy and his legs also looks like normal person, but he can't touch his full foot to ground.. Is there any operation will solve this problem? .. Please help us..

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Pl consult a physiotherapist for any shorting or contracture & deformity. For muscles do exercises. If shortening go for shoe raise .Use some kind of support for upper & lower limbs in consultation wi ...  Read More

My mother fell from stairs in sept 2017 and got hairline fracture abovee the ankle . the leg was already afected by polio sinc her childhood. till now she is unable to walk n takes the help of walker her plaster took almost 3 months to open.. how much time more is required for her to walk normally as before or any kind of advic so that she can get

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Healing of bone in polio affected limb is no different from normal limb. Your mother's fracture should heal by now. One needs to see past and current xrays to give expert advice. ...  Read More

I have been getting sounds in my hands and legs near joints . Kindly suggest strengthening exercise . No deficiency found during tests.

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If it’s only sounds n no pain ( vitamin level normal) then do not worry ...  Read More

I drank same water which was spit by a polio affected person will I get polio I heard polio is contagious can anyone explain

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Hi Kindly check vaccination status ...  Read More

A person with polio deformity can still spread polio to other person or is it fine to live normally like hugging and kissing cause my gf is affected with polio and have deformity in hand I heard that polio is contagious can anyone explain

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No. Polio virus has already done the damage long back. No she doesn't have virus but just long lasting disability. She won't spread to you. And deformity in hand sounds unlikely of polio. ...  Read More

Hi Dr. Am Naresh. My right leg is with polio since my childhood. I do walk using hand stick in general. I fell down while walking 11 days back, i could not able to walk that time because of severe pain and blood clotted in my feet. visited orthopaedic, got x-ray and he confirmed there is no fracture but applied POP as there is a blood clot and sugg

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I'm sorry to hear about your condition, Naresh. Blood clots can take some time to dissolve on their own, but it's important to monitor them closely as they can sometimes lead to more serious complicat ...  Read More

I am 25 years old can we give handshake to person affected with polio in which their hands are affected by polio I heard polio is contagious can anyone explain

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The person who had polio remains contagious only upto 2weeks after symptoms appear. With polio vaccines, India has been polio free for 12years! So don't worry about it. ...  Read More

My Dad was affected suger level 170 and his leg was swelling already operated from Gh Chennai but again leg was problem pls help me this solution and need financially help als pls ...

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Reconsult same surgeon ...  Read More

My daughter is 19 months old and weight is 14 kg since 3 days baby is having trouble with her left leg she is having difficulty in straighten her leg from knee below and unable to keep foot completely on the ground. Shared pics kindly help

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She need to be checked for any abscess or injury. Please take to a Pediatrician for physical checkup. ...  Read More

I need physiotherapy for my polio leg ..after many years some movement is being observed for dat i want consultation..

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U need physio consultation to check which muscles are working and what is the power.. Physiotherapist will help u with strengthening of unaffected muscles.. and u can improve... ...  Read More

Polio is being given by the government. My baby is 2 months old. I have been vaccinated for 1.5 months. Can polio be given?

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Just give as per schedule whether its govt or private doesn't matter. Pulse polio immunization will be extra doses by govt which should be taken irrespective of the schedule. ...  Read More

She is polio patient and having weakness in right leg due to polio. She is taking Met Neurobion. Please suggest best medicine for good energy in her leg.

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Knee exercises. ...  Read More

I had polio at 1 month age but recovered overtime. I don't depend on crutches and wheel chair to walk but limp slightly. I haven't gotten leg weakness last December 2019. But I have been experiencing pain in my polio affected leg hip and thigh since 5 months. Is it post polio ?

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Agree with my colleague.but could be post polio syndrome also ,so better get examined once . Relaxation exercises meditation and hydration. ...  Read More

I had polio in childhood. Now I am at 29. Now I am getting hip pain right leg which was affected by polio. My hands and legs are getting very cold in winter. Is this post polio syndrome?

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No this is not. In Post polio syndrome, there is development of new weakness in already weak leg or in other leg ...  Read More

Is there a possibility to maintain or improve the strength of polio affected leg by exercise, physiotherapy or by some medication.

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Needs a thorough history and clinical discussion, please connect with me on app available on playstore and is completely free. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tech.arth.drjaideepgaver ...  Read More

Hello doctor, before 4 months on 8th May 2019 I met an accident on that day my bone has been broken on my polio attacked leg.doctor done surgery and also insert rode on my leg from my thigh bone to knee with screws.now my bones started unitting .I started walking but I can't able to bent my knee. Am giving wax on my knee and doing some excerise.

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Keep continuous your physiotherapy and ultrasonic therapy ...  Read More

Polio mother's children physically good or not.Where the boy is physically good.

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it not compulsory that polio mother child also suffer from polio. mostly they r normal and healthy child. ...  Read More

I had a minescal tear March 2017 that was operated and then it took about 4 months to get back to playing soccer again. I also underwent leg strengthening with the help of a professional trainer for a month. I could play soccer again but now I am playing at intensive level and the pain has reappeared. I also feel that my both legs need strengthenin

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Hy may be your problem is weakness in knee joint after surgery. So proper assessment consult a physio or sports medicine specialists. ...  Read More

Having problem in my left leg after being caught by polio after two years of birth. Left leg is smaller than right one and strength is less too. I can walk through. My age is 27. Can I get some strength in my left leg and length can be improved a bit??

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Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold). Avoid Squatting- Avoid sitting Cross legged Quadriceps strengthening exercises- ...  Read More

Leg affected area too much Itching and water comes out for last 6 months. Kindly suggest medicine name.

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U r suffering from cellulitis..Need immediate antibiotics...... Do direct online consultation by sending more clear photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

My sister got affected by polio when she was 1-2 years old but due to lack of awareness and facility in village my father was not able to take her to hospital .she is now 20 years old but her one leg is week and is lanky . She walk but u know bhachak Kar chlna type .I want to know is there any treatment that can strengthen her leg's muscle and she

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First of all.. is there is the typical lack of growth of the affected leg in terms of length or just weakness of muscles. If it is just weakness.. then strengthening exercises can be prescribed. But i ...  Read More

There are a lot of exercises to strengthen our arms, legs, abs etc.. Can someone suggest me some workouts to strengthen our back and vertebral column (spine).. And their working schedule.. It will be a great help for Me.. Thank You..

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