Polymyositis

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Polymyositis

Polymyositis is chronic progressive inflammation and weakening of the muscles. It begins with weakness in the muscles closest to the body trunk from where it spreads.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 400
Department: Orthopaedy

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Muscle weakness 70
Muscle pain 70
Fatigue 60
Dry cough 70
Elevated CRP 60
Fever 70
Weight loss 60
Hoarseness 50
Frequent falling 60
Poor balance 60
Trouble rising 60
Dysphagia 50
Elevated CK 70
Polymyositic findings 100

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Physical examination
  • Chest auscultation
  • Temperature measurement
  • Oral cavity inspection
  • Neck palpation
  • CRP
  • Blood draw
  • EMG
  • Differential diagnosis

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment

Additional treatments: