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Inflammatory Myopathies
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Myositis
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Myositis means inflammation of the muscles that you use to move your body. An injury, infection, or autoimmune disease can cause it. Two specific kinds are polymyositis and dermatomyositis. Polymyositis causes muscle weakness, usually in the muscles closest to the trunk of your body. Dermatomyositis causes muscle weakness, plus a skin rash.
Other symptoms of myositis may include
Fatigue after walking or standing
Tripping or falling
Trouble swallowing or breathing
Doctors may use a physical exam, lab tests, imaging tests and a muscle biopsy to diagnose myositis. There is no cure for these diseases, but you can treat the symptoms. Polymyositis and dermatomyositis are first treated with high doses of a corticosteroid. Other options include medications, physical therapy, exercise, heat therapy, assistive devices, and rest.
NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
MEDICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA
Collagen vascular disease
Creatine phosphokinase test
Dermatomyositis
Myoglobin - serum
Myoglobin - urine
Polymyositis - adult
Related Topics
Muscle Disorders
Bones, Joints and Muscles
National Institutes of Health
The primary NIH organization for research on Myositis is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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Dermatomyositis(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary
Inflammatory Myopathies(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary
Polymyositis(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary
Overviews
Inflammatory Myopathies(American College of Rheumatology)
Inflammatory Myopathies(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
Also available in Spanish
Inflammatory Myopathies (Myositis)(Muscular Dystrophy Association) - PDF
Myositis(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
Diagnosis/Symptoms
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)(American College of Rheumatology)
Dermatomyositis: Diagnosis(Muscular Dystrophy Association)
Dermatomyositis: Signs and Symptoms(Muscular Dystrophy Association)
Electromyography (EMG)(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Inclusion-Body Myositis: Diagnosis(Muscular Dystrophy Association)
Polymyositis: Diagnosis(Muscular Dystrophy Association)
Treatment
Dermatomysitis: Medical Management(Muscular Dystrophy Association)
Polymyositis: Medical Management(Muscular Dystrophy Association)
Nutrition
Polymyositis: Can a Gluten-Free Diet Reduce Symptoms?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Specific Conditions
Dermatomyositis(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Dermatomyositis (DM)(American Osteopathic College of Dermatology)
Inclusion Body Myositis(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary
Polymyositis(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Clinical Trials
ClinicalTrials.gov: Dermatomyositis(National Institutes of Health)
ClinicalTrials.gov: Myositis(National Institutes of Health)
ClinicalTrials.gov: Polymyositis(National Institutes of Health)
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Genetics
Genetics Home Reference: Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy(National Library of Medicine)
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
Article: Case records of the Massachusetts General Hospital. Case 26-2013. A...
Article: Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva: diagnosis, management, and therapeutic horizons.
Article: A persistent facial rash.
Article: Brief report: ultraviolet radiation exposure is associated with clinical and...
Myositis -- see more articles
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Directories
Geographic Membership Directory(American College of Rheumatology)
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Organizations
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Also available in Spanish
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Also available in Spanish
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Children
Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM)(American College of Rheumatology)
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Patient Handouts
Dermatomyositis
Also available in Spanish
Polymyositis - adult
Also available in Spanish
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