Myositis

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Myositis
Rimmed vacuoles in inclusion body myositis
Synonyms N/A
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Muscle weakness, muscle pain, fatigue
Complications Difficulty swallowing, respiratory issues
Onset Gradual
Duration Long-term
Types Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Inclusion body myositis
Causes Autoimmune, infections, medications
Risks Genetic predisposition, age, gender
Diagnosis Muscle biopsy, Blood test for creatine kinase, Electromyography
Differential diagnosis Muscular dystrophy, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Multiple sclerosis
Prevention N/A
Treatment Corticosteroids, Immunosuppressants, Physical therapy
Medication Prednisone, Methotrexate, Azathioprine
Prognosis Variable, depends on type and response to treatment
Frequency Rare
Deaths N/A


Myositis[edit | edit source]

Inclusion body myositis MRI

Myositis is inflammation or swelling of the muscles. Injury, medicines, infection, or an immune disorder can lead to myositis.[1] It is a documented side effect of the lipid-lowering drugs statins and fibrates.

Types[edit | edit source]

Types of myositis include:

dermatomyositis * juvenile dermatomyositis polymyositis inclusion body myositis benign acute childhood myositis Statin-associated autoimmune myopathy

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

Elevation of creatine kinase in blood is indicative of myositis.

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Polymyositis and dermatomyositis are first treated with high doses of corticosteroids.

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