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Unknown but possibly an autoimmune disease in those with genetic susceptibility and may be triggered by an environmental agent (Toxoplasma, Borrella, coxsackievirus).
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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 medical term means a disease characterized by the simultaneous inflammation of voluntary muscles in many parts of the body?
Myositis is a general term for inflammation of the muscles. There can be several causes. The most common being polymyositis and dermatomyositis.
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 does Polymyositis produce?
In polymyositis, symptoms include muscle weakness, particularly in the shoulders or pelvis, that prevents the patient from performing everyday activities
What is the prefix for the word polymyositis?
The prefix for the word polymyositis is "poly-," which means many or much.
What is the difference between polymyositis and myositis?
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Chronic inflammatory myopathy of uncertain etiology?
polymyositis
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.
What is the onset of polymyositis?
A progressive condition, usually beginning in adulthood.
What are the inflammatory myopathies?
The causes of IM are not known. An autoimmune process is likely, as these conditions are often associated with other autoimmune diseases and because they respond to immunosuppressive medication.
Are sarcoidosis and polymyositis related or does one cause the other?
It appears that granulomata (sarcoidosis) per se does not exert a significant ill effect on surrounding muscle cells. Some times polymyositis leads to a diagnosis of sarcoidosis.
