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Why is polymyositis similar to dermatomyositis?
Dermatomyositis is identical to polymyositis with the addition of a characteristic skin rash.
What is the medical condition polymyositis?
Polymyositis is an inflammatory muscle disease causing weakness and pain.
What are the effects of polymyositis?
It causes muscles to exhibit varying degrees of decreased strength, usually affecting those muscles that are closest to the trunk of the body. Trouble with swallowing (dysphagia) may occur with polymyositis.
What is the prefix for the word polymyositis?
The prefix is poly-. This prefix means many.
How effective are immunosuppressants in treating polymyositis?
Immunosuppressants can improve strength, although not all patients respond, and relapses may occur.
What does Polymyositis produce?
Polymyositis is an inflammatory muscle disease that causes muscle weakness, typically in the muscles closest to the trunk of the body. It can lead to difficulties with climbing stairs, rising from a chair, or lifting objects. Other symptoms may include fatigue, weight loss, and muscle pain.
Chronic inflammatory myopathy of uncertain etiology?
polymyositis
What is the difference between polymyositis and myositis?
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What are the causes of polymyositis?
Unknown but possibly an autoimmune disease in those with genetic susceptibility and may be triggered by an environmental agent (Toxoplasma, Borrella, coxsackievirus).
What is the definition of the word polymyositis?
Polymyositis is a weakness that occurs in the neck muscles causing them to become limp. It also leads to swelling and muscle pain, general fatigue and soreness in the back.
Can vulvovaginitis be prevented?
Vaginal infections may be prevented by following these suggestions
What is the onset of polymyositis?
A progressive condition, usually beginning in adulthood.
