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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.

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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 is the prefix for the word polymyositis?

The prefix is poly-. This prefix means many.


Chronic inflammatory myopathy of uncertain etiology?

polymyositis


What is the difference between polymyositis and myositis?

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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 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.


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.


Explain purpose and reason for elevated results of Aldolase with a diagnosis of polymyositis?

Aldolase tests measure muslce or liver damage. Polymyositis damages the muscle tissue. Higher the level of aldolase the more damage there is. Hope this helps.


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.


How serious is polymyositis?

very serious -- What is the clinical or statistical answer of the scientists who study this disease -- is it not too serious, troublesome, serious, dibilitating, or deadly. Give the best facts available on your page--

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