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Dermatomyositis is a muscle disease characterized by inflammation and a skin rash. It is a type of inflammatory myopathy. |
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Symptoms
Difficulty swallowing; Muscle weakness, stiffness, or soreness; Purple or violet colored upper eyelids; Purple-red sk...
Causes
The cause of dermatomyositis is unknown. Experts think it may be due to a viral infection of the muscles or a problem...
Tests
The doctor will perform a physical exam. Tests may include: Bloods test to check levels of creatine phosphokinase and...
Treatments
The disease is treated with anti-inflammatory medicines called corticosteroids and drugs that suppress the immune sys...
Complications
Acute renal failure; Cancer (malignancy; Inflammation of the heart; Joint pain; Lung disease.
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have muscle weakness or other symptoms of this condition.
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