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Inflammatory Myositis
Inflammatory Myositis - How to prevent?
Inflammatory Myositis - Causes and Risk Factors
Inflammatory Myositis - Diagnosis
Due to the many different forms of myositis and similarities to other muscular and nerve diseases, it may take a few visits to the doctor before the condition can be diagnosed.
After a careful physical examination, the doctor will order other tests to confirm the diagnosis. Such tests may include:
Routine tests like a
full blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and c-reactive protein (CRP) test
Blood tests
for muscle enzymes and auto-antibodies. Muscle enzyme levels (usually raised initially) are useful for monitoring progress and response to treatment
Electromyogram (EMG):
This is a test that measures the electrical activity of muscles. In patients with myositis the EMG would be abnormal
Muscle biopsy
: The doctor takes a sample of the affected muscle to be checked under the microscope. The procedure is done under local anaesthesia
X-ray of the chest:
To investigate for lung cancer and lung involvement associated with myositis
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
: This painless scan can identify abnormal muscles and can be used to locate the best site for a biopsy and to monitor the progress of the disorder
A chest and abdominal CT scan:
This test is useful to investigate for hidden cancers
Gastroscopy and colonoscopy:
These tests are useful to investigate for underlying cancers in the gastrointestinal tract
Inflammatory Myositis - Preparing for surgery
Inflammatory Myositis - Post-surgery care
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Azathioprine,
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Mycophenolate Mofetil,
Prednisolone,
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