What is myositis?
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Myositis refers to any condition causing inflammation in muscles. Weakness, swelling, and pain are the most common myositis symptoms. Myositis causes include infection, injury, autoimmune conditions, and drug side effects. Treatment of myositis varies according to the cause.
From: Myositis
Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian on April 27, 2019
SOURCES:
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SOURCES:
Firestein, G. W.B. Saunders Company, 2008. Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology,
Goldman, L. Saunders, 2007. Cecil Medicine,
Dalakas, M.C. , 2003. The Lancet
Dorph, C. , 2001. Journal of Rheumatology
Hansen, K.E. 2005. Archives of Internal Medicine,
Rider, L. , January 12, 2011. The Journal of the American Medical Association
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