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What Causes Weakness In Hand When Diagnosed With Polio In Arm And Leg?

Hello, my name is Pat. I caught polio in 1955 at the age of 5. I m now 65 years old, I have polio in my left leg, right arm. Just recently I noticed extreme weakness in my right hand. I find it difficult to write and grasp objects. Is there anything that will help me? Thank you
Wed, 9 Sep 2015
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, such weakness may not be due to old history of polio but it could be due geriatric problem general debility could be likely and you can have some vitamin supplements for this, else this is nothing to worry, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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What Causes Weakness In Hand When Diagnosed With Polio In Arm And Leg?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, such weakness may not be due to old history of polio but it could be due geriatric problem general debility could be likely and you can have some vitamin supplements for this, else this is nothing to worry, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.