What are the indicators of dermatomyositis?
The rash that goes along with dermatomyositis, while often uncomfortable if not painful, is so helpful in assisting the diagnosis. The presentation of the rash make it more identifyable.
Inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis) cause the muscle weakness in dermatomyositis.
The pain and weakness tends to be symmetrical and the muscles first impacted tend to be the large muscle groups nearest to the core.
Tasks likes rising from a seated from a position, going up stairs, lifting objects above your head, are some of the difficulties reported.
There are no cures for any of the myositises.
Poly and dermatomyositis are classic autoimmune diseases in that they can be relapsing/remmiting.
Because this is an autoimmune disease, it is typical to see a rheumatologist for dermatomyositis. One might also see a dermatologist. Additionally, depending on the nerve and muscle involvement, one might also see a neurologist, and if the lungs and heart are involved, perhaps a pulmonologist and cardiologist.
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