12 Questions
What is the dominant feature of myositis?
Symmetric proximal muscle weakness
What is considered a common trigger for myositis?
Viral, bacterial, and parasitic factors
What is a characteristic symptom of polymyositis?
Insidious onset
How does dermatomyositis differ from polymyositis?
Dermatomyositis is associated with a rash
What is the primary reason for performing a muscle fiber biopsy in myositis diagnosis?
To identify inflammation
Which treatment intervention is essential in managing myositis?
Immunosuppressant medication
What percentage of people with myositis are substantially disabled?
20%
What is a potential side effect of prolonged corticosteroid use?
Increased blood pressure
What is a critical consideration for physical therapy in early-stage myositis?
'Moderate exercise' with close monitoring
What distinguishes Polymyalgia Rheumatica from myositis in terms of muscle involvement?
Primarily affects proximal muscles like shoulder and pelvic girdle
What is a potential cause of Polymyalgia Rheumatica according to current understanding?
Possible genetic component and viral trigger
How many people in the US are estimated to be affected by rare diseases collectively?
Between 30 million and 50 million people
Learn to identify signs of lupus, shingles, vasculitis, and scleroderma, list treatments for torticollis, and distinguish between types of muscular dystrophy and myositis. Understand muscle inflammation triggers and the common cardiac and pulmonary complications.
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