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Which disorders are classified as subtypes of inflammatory myopathy?
The IMs include dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and inclusion body myositis.
How may polymyositis be prevented?
There is no known way to prevent myositis, except to avoid exposure to those environmental agents that may be associated with some cases.
Inflammation and weakening of voluntary muscle is know as?
Myositis. Myositis refers to any condition causing inflammation in muscles. Weakness, swelling, and pain are the most common myositis symptoms. Myositis causes include infection, injury, autoimmune conditions, and drug side effects. Treatment of myositis varies according to the cause. Myomalacia- for severe damage. Myopathy for degerative disease
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.
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.
What is the medical term meaning Inflammation of the tissue connecting bones and muscles?
Polymyositis is inflammation of several voluntary muscles.
How can myositis be prevented?
There is no known way to prevent myositis.
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 is the cause of lumbar myositis?
Myositis is chronic muscular soreness, it is also known as myalgia. Lumbar myositis is a condition of the lower back where the muscles are inflamed.
What are the release dates for Healthline - 2006 Myositis?
Healthline - 2006 Myositis was released on: USA: 26 January 2007
What does Polymyositis produce?
In polymyositis, symptoms include muscle weakness, particularly in the shoulders or pelvis, that prevents the patient from performing everyday activities
