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Polymyositis (Progressive)

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Common symptoms

无力、三角肌疼痛、肌肉假肥大、肌痛、抗Jo-1抗体阳性、肌肉压痛、心动过速

The pathology of disease

Polymyositis is idiopathic inflammatory myopathy with symmetric proximal muscle weakness. Treatment: glucocorticoids (prednisone 1 mg/kg/day); steroid-sparing agents (methotrexate, azathioprine, mycophenolate); IVIG; rituximab/cyclosporine for refractory; physical therapy; monitor ILD (PFT/HRCT) and malignancy; follow-up rheumatology/neurology.

Common Symptoms

Proximal weakness; dysphagia; fatigue

Causes and Pathogenesis

Autoimmune myofiber inflammation.

Treatment

Glucocorticoids; methotrexate/azathioprine; IVIG; PT

Preventive Measures

Malignancy screen; vaccination; bone protection.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Rheumatology/Neurology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.

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