Does polio cause sharp pain in the foot joints?

Patient's question:

Basic Information: Female, 25 years old
Disease/Symptoms: Polio
Condition Description: Doctors, hello. I am a person with childhood paralysis, and I have not received treatment. Currently, when walking, I experience sharp pain in my ankle joints. Could you please tell me how much of a connection there is between the two?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, based on your symptom description. Polio generally does not cause joint numbness when walking. The main cause of joint numbness is joint inflammation, but there may be bone spurs. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for an MRI examination. In the imaging test, if there are bone spurs, you can take Gexianzi tablets, and surgery may be necessary if needed. If there are no bone spurs, you can take some medication for treatment. Hope this helps.