{"id":7232,"date":"2025-01-03T10:22:21","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T10:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medirelaxa.com\/?p=7232"},"modified":"2025-01-03T10:22:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T10:22:21","slug":"what-is-myositis-and-how-does-it-affect-your-muscles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.medirelaxa.com\/en\/wat-is-myositis-en-hoe-beinvloedt-het-je-spieren\/","title":{"rendered":"What is myositis and how does it affect your muscles?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Myositis is a rare inflammatory disorder that affects muscles, causing weakness, pain, and sometimes severe limitations in mobility. It is caused by an inflammatory reaction in the muscle tissue, often due to an autoimmune disease, infection, or side effects of medications. Myositis can cause both acute and chronic symptoms and often has a major impact on daily life. Want to learn more about what myositis is and how it affects your muscles? More info...<\/a><\/p>\n

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Symptoms of myositis:
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    Muscle weakness<\/strong>
    Myositis usually causes progressive weakness, especially in the large muscles such as those of the hips, shoulders and upper legs. This makes daily activities, such as climbing stairs or getting up from a chair, difficult.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Muscle pain and stiffness<\/strong>
    Inflammation in the muscles can cause pain, especially after activity or in the morning after getting up.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Fatigue<\/strong>
    The constant strain and weakness of the muscles can cause severe fatigue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Mobility problems<\/strong>
    In severe cases, myositis can lead to limitations in movement or even disability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Inflammation in other parts of the body<\/strong>
    Some forms of myositis may also affect other organs, such as the lungs or skin.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Causes of myositis:
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      Autoimmune diseases<\/strong>
      In autoimmune myositis, the immune system inadvertently attacks healthy muscle tissue, causing inflammation. Examples include polymyositis and dermatomyositis.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Infections<\/strong>
      Viral or bacterial infections can lead to inflammation in muscle tissue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Medicine<\/strong>
      Some medications, such as cholesterol-lowering statins, can cause myositis as a side effect.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Muscle injuries<\/strong>
      Repeated trauma or overuse can contribute to inflammatory reactions in the muscles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      How is myositis treated?
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      Treatment for myositis depends on the cause and severity of the condition, but often includes:<\/p>\n

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        Medication<\/strong><\/p>\n