A genetic and non-genetic (most cases) condition where one has inflamed (hot, red, swollen) muscles.
It is found in more men than women with onset usually occurring after age 50 and progresses slowly over months or years
Cause
Unknown
An autoimmune disease occurs when your body’s disease-fighting cells, called antibodies, attack your healthy cells in this case you blood vessels and muscles.
Weakness and noticeable shrinking of the quadriceps (main muscle of the thighs), causing falls?
Weakness in the forearm muscles?
Difficulty using arms, body and legs,lack of stamina and/or walking difficulties?
Sway backwards and/or knees bend backwards and/or thick lower muscle calves and/or may walk on toes and/or toe muscle contractions and ‘foot drop’ (can’t lift front of foot)?
Weakness of flexor muscles of the fingers used for gripping?
Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:
This condition can lead to:
Difficulty swallowing. If the muscles in your esophagus are affected, you may have problems swallowing (dysphagia), which in turn may cause weight loss and malnutrition.
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
Detailed Information
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