The German magazine “Helpraxisant” reported that polymyositis is a somewhat rare disease, which makes its diagnosis difficult.
The German magazine explained that myositis usually occurs due to a bacterial, viral, or parasitic infection, and it may also occur due to autoimmunity.
Symptoms
Symptoms of myositis are the appearance of pain in the muscles, or they become weak, and the primary symptoms are often fatigue, general weakness, and fever. The disease may also affect the internal organs, and in most cases myositis appears in a non-specific form with symptoms such as fatigue and general weakness. And fever.
In the next stage, the patient notices gradual weakness in the muscles, especially in the pelvic area, upper arms, thighs, and shoulders. The disease may also extend to internal organs such as the heart, and the occurrence of lung problems that may lead to lung fibrosis, and this may indicate the development of tumor pain.
Treatment
Myositis must be treated individually, depending on the type of inflammation, its degree of severity, and its causes. In the beginning, the inflammation must be kept under control. Cortisone is usually relied upon, especially in the acute stage. Antibiotics can also be used, while maintaining muscle flexibility through physical therapy. .
Botulinum toxin injections can be used for swallowing disorders associated with inflammation of the body’s muscles, and there is also speech therapy and swallowing training.