Few days back, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, a prominent Indian actress in her social media postings revealed that she is suffering from a condition called Myositis. She had also mentioned that she has been suffering from this autoimmune disease from past few months and undergoing treatment.

What exactly is Myositis, when and how it happens and what are symptoms and treatment options?

Myositis means muscle inflammation. It is an auto immune disorder. It is not widely known. It is an aberration f the immune system that damages healthy muscle cells. Person who suffers from the disease will experience tiredness, pain and weakness. Shoulder, hips and thigh muscles are the most affected muscles by this disorder. It can also affect people of all ages including children. Myositis can have negative impact on swallowing and breathing too.

Common symptoms of Myositis:

Two main types of Myositis:

How long Myositis lasts?

Common problems associated with Myositis:

What are the complications associated with Myositis?

Diagnosis of Myositis:

Life style choice to improve myositis:

References:

• https://www.hss.edu/
• https://www.hopkinsmyositis.org/
• https://rarediseases.org/
• https://understandingmyositis.org/
• https://www.myositis.org/

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