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
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Symptoms[edit | edit source]
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Symptom | Probability |
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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]
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- Interview
- Physical examination
- Chest auscultation
- Temperature measurement
- Oral cavity inspection
- Neck palpation
- CRP
- Blood draw
- EMG
- Differential diagnosis
Treatments[edit | edit source]
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Additional treatments: