Polymyositis / Dermatomyositis Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is polymyositis / dermatomyositis?
These are inflammatory conditions of the connective tissues of the body. Muscle fibres become inflamed, resulting in weakness. In dermatomyositis, the skin is involved as well, causing a characteristic rash. There is no clear cause for these conditions.
Symptoms of polymyositis / dermatomyositis
Change in nail color
Skin hardening
Fatigue
Muscle pain
Recent weight loss
Skin abnormality
Fever
Difficulty swallowing food or water
Questions your doctor may ask to check for polymyositis / dermatomyositis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose polymyositis / dermatomyositis
Has your nail color changed?
Do you have hardening of the skin?
Do you feel fatigued?
Do you have any muscle pain?
Have you lost weight recently?
Treatment for polymyositis / dermatomyositis
Treatment is with anti-inflammatory medications. This can include steroids, and other medications to suppress the immune system. Physical therapy with muscle strengthening plays an important role as well.
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Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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