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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?
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.
What is the prefix for the word polymyositis?
The prefix is poly-. This prefix means many.
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--
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 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.
