Patient's question:
My illness has been with me for 23 years. At the age of two, I was diagnosed with it when I couldn't walk. After various treatments, I could walk, but it seemed like one leg was larger than the other. Now at 25, I can walk and walk independently, but I'm afraid to walk because it's not my thigh but my ankle. My left leg is half the strength of my right leg, and it looks like there's no muscle below the buttocks. The left side is very asymmetrical compared to the right.How much does polio treatment cost?
Doctor's answer:
Poliomyelitis, also known as gray matter encephalitis, occurs when the anterior horn motor neurons of the spinal cord lose their regulatory function over associated muscles, leading to muscle atrophy. Simultaneously, subcutaneous fat, tendons, and bones also atrophy, causing the entire body to become thin. Currently, there is no medication available to control the recurrence and spread of gray matter encephalitis, so treatment primarily focuses on symptomatic relief and supportive care. Early initiation of active and passive exercises is crucial to prevent muscle atrophy. The specific costs vary from hospital to hospital.