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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 are Strangles?
equine distemper: an acute bacterial disease of horses characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes
What does pneumoconiosis mean?
a disease of the lungs due to inhalation of dust, characterized by inflammation, coughing, and fibrosis.
What is arthritic psoriasis?
Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the skin (psoriasis) and joints (arthritis).
What is the disease characterized by inflammation and weakening of voluntary muscles in many parts of the body?
The disease you are referring to is likely myasthenia gravis, which is an autoimmune disorder that affects the neuromuscular junction, leading to muscle weakness and fatigue. It can impact various voluntary muscle groups, including those involved in movement, breathing, and swallowing. Treatment typically involves medications to manage symptoms and, in some cases, immunosuppressive therapy.
What is relapsing polychondritis?
a disease characterized by autoimmune-like episodic or progressive inflammation of cartilage and other connective tissue,
What is dermatomyosistis?
Dermatomyositis(DM) is a connective-tissue disease related to polymyositis(PM) that is characterized by inflammation of the muscles and the skin.
What is Thompson's disease?
A hereditary disease of the muscles characterized by prolonged contraction of the muscles whenever voluntary motion is attempted, contraction and relaxation being slow and the muscles stiff.
The inflammation response is part of?
The inflammatory response is part of the immune system. It is a response by the body to a particular infection, injury or disease. Inflammation is characterized by a reddening of the skin, pain, heat and swelling.
Is inflamitory bowel disease contagious?
No. We are not sure what causes them (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) but they do not appear to be contagious.
What is the meaning of dysentery?
A disease attended with inflammation and ulceration of the colon and rectum, and characterized by griping pains, constant desire to evacuate the bowels, and the discharge of mucus and blood.
What is rectal inflammation a sign of?
Rectal inflammation can be caused by infection or autoimmune disease. Anal inflammation can be caused by hemorrhoids, infection, and autoimmune disease.
