Polymyositis is the inflammatory disease which slowly breaks down and weakens the muscles in the body. This disease is mostly found in the people aged between 30 to 60 years and rarely found in the children below 18 years. The people having Polymyositis face difficulty in climbing stairs, lifting objects and rising from a seating position due to lack of strength in muscles. The disease can be managed effectively with proper medication and self-care.
Symptoms
Some of the most common symptoms of Polymyositis are
- Muscle pain and stiffness
- Weakness in muscles near the hips, thighs, neck, shoulders and upper arms
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Problems in breathing