Actress Samantha shared a photo of herself dubbing while being treated for myositis, an immune disorder.
A few months ago I was diagnosed with myositis. I thought I could share this with everyone after the disease subsided. But he had written warmly in it that it seems that it will take more days to heal than I thought.
What is myositis??
Myositis refers to inflammation of the muscle. It is basically an autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system can attack a muscle from outside and become inflamed or injured.
In its early stages, a person may have difficulty walking, but more than that, it may be more difficult to get up from sitting or changing positions in bed. Patients cannot raise their elbows, and if not treated in time, this affects other muscles of the body as well.
Patients have difficulty swallowing solid objects. This disease can also affect the respiratory system if not treated on time, leading to respiratory problems.
What are its types??
There are basically two to three types of myositis. If the skin is involved, we call this condition dermato-myositis, the symptoms of which are associated with skin rashes, mainly on the upper eyelids and forehead.
The second type is related only to the muscles and the third is called inclusion body myositis (IBM), which affects the thigh muscles, forearm muscles and muscles below the knee. This type of myositis is very rare.
Myositis is a secondary effect of rheumatoid arthritis.
What is the reason for that??
Basically, even a common viral infection can trigger some form of myositis. Certain bacteria and certain cardiovascular drugs can trigger muscle myositis. This includes viruses and parasites. Heavy drinking and cocaine use can trigger this condition.
Are there ways to prevent it??
There is no way to prevent myositis. One can definitely avoid the above mentioned temptations. But since it is an autoimmune disorder, the actual cause is not clear. Hence, it is not possible to prevent this condition. The only preventative measures one can take are to avoid consuming alcohol and cocaine.
When to see a doctor?
As this condition is more common among women, they should pay special attention to early symptoms. Women should consult a rheumatologist immediately if they develop any weakness in the thigh or shoulder muscles that prevents the person from standing up from a normal sitting position. These are the experts who deal with these types of autoimmune conditions.
But unfortunately, in most cases, a patient experiencing these symptoms is referred to an orthopedist, general practitioner or neurologist. Hence, treatment is delayed. In severe cases, the muscles of the heart and lungs are affected.
Can it be treated??
Yes, it is possible to treat this condition. Generally, if the patient comes to help at an early stage, the first treatment is with steroids. Thus the patient can recover within a few days.
However, in emergency situations, where the patient has major breathing problems or is unable to swallow, we give them steroid treatment. If the patient does not improve after this, he is given IVIG treatment.
A certain age or gender Are very susceptible to this?
This condition is not restricted to any particular age group. We have seen it in children and even people under the age of 16. In such cases, it is called juvenile myositis. It is also seen in the younger population between 25 and 40 years of age.
If this condition appears, we look for signs of cancer. About 30 percent of these lesions may be cancerous, which can be evaluated with muscle biopsy, MRI, and specific tests. There is no specific age limit for this condition.
Physical therapy
Physical therapies play an important role after the patient is treated with drugs.
The patient will need physical therapy because of muscle fatigue. Because the muscles are at rest for a long period of time, it becomes difficult to bring back movement after treatment.
In some cases, patients may receive prolonged treatment for months depending on their severity. Therefore, steroid treatment is given at this time. Of course, steroids are used sparingly due to side effects.
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