Bone, Joint & Muscle Conditions
Polymyositis with myopathy
Serious
ICD-10: M33 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: पॉलीमायोसिटिस · தமிழ்: பாலிமயோசிடிஸ் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಪಾಲಿಮಯೋಸಿಟಿಸ್ · తెలుగు: పాలిమయోసిటిస్ · বাংলা: পলিমায়োসাইটিস · मराठी: पॉलीमायोसिटिस · ગુજરાતી: પોલિમાયોસિટિસ
About this condition
Polymyositis with myopathy is an autoimmune inflammatory disease that causes progressive weakness of the skeletal muscles, especially those closest to the trunk of the body. Patients find it difficult to perform daily activities like climbing stairs, standing up, or lifting objects overhead. Early treatment with immunosuppressive medications can help control symptoms and prevent muscle damage.
Common symptoms
muscle weakness
difficulty climbing stairs
trouble lifting arms
muscle pain
fatigue
difficulty swallowing
When to see a doctor: within days if progressive muscle weakness occurs
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | पॉलीमायोसिटिस · मांसपेशी शोथ · मांसपेशी कमजोरी रोग · मांसपेशियों का विकार |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | பாலிமயோசிடிஸ் · தசை அழற்சி · தசை பலவீனம் நோய் · தசை கோளாறு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಪಾಲಿಮಯೋಸಿಟಿಸ್ · ಸ್ನಾಯು ಉರಿಯೂತ · ಸ್ನಾಯು ದೌರ್ಬಲ್ಯ ರೋಗ · ಸ್ನಾಯು ಅಸ್ವಸ್ಥತೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | పాలిమయోసిటిస్ · కండరాల వాపు · కండరాల బలహీనత వ్యాధి · కండరాల రుగ్మత |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | পলিমায়োসাইটিস · মাংসপেশী প্রদাহ · মাংসপেশী দুর্বলতা রোগ · মাংসপেশীর ব্যাধি |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पॉलीमायोसिटिस · स्नायूंची सूज · स्नायू दुर्बलता रोग · स्नायूंचा विकार |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | પોલિમાયોસિટિસ · સ્નાયુની સોજો · સ્નાયુ નબળાઈ રોગ · સ્નાયુ વિકાર |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Polymyositis with myopathy?
muscle weakness, difficulty climbing stairs, trouble lifting arms, muscle pain, fatigue, difficulty swallowing.
When should I see a doctor?
within days if progressive muscle weakness occurs
Is Polymyositis with myopathy common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Polymyositis with myopathy?
Severity is classified as Serious. within days if progressive muscle weakness occurs.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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