polymyositis

• Eine entzündliche Erkrankung der Muskulatur, bei der mehrere Muskeln betroffen sind und die zu Muskelschwäche in Armen, Beinen und Hals sowie zu Muskelschmerzen und Schwellungen führt; Verlauf und Schweregrad sind individuell unterschiedlich.

A medical condition characterized by inflammation of multiple muscles, leading to weakness in the limbs and neck, along with muscle pain and swelling; the progression and severity of the condition vary among individuals.

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1. Inflammatory muscle diseaseC2formalmedical

   A rare inflammatory disease that causes weakness and pain in the muscles, particularly those of the neck, shoulders, and hips.

   Entzündliche Muskelerkrankung

   • The patient was diagnosed with polymyositis after experiencing persistent muscle weakness.
   • Treatment for polymyositis often includes corticosteroids to reduce inflammation.
   • Polymyositis can lead to difficulty climbing stairs or lifting objects.