Diseases

Myeositis

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Inclusion body myositis (ibm) is an inflammatory muscle disease characterized by slowly progressive weakness and wasting of both distal and proximal muscles, most apparent in the muscles of the arms and legs.

SYMPTOMS

Weakness and noticeable shrinking of the quadriceps (main muscle of the thighs), causing falls, weakness in the forearm muscles, weakness of muscles below the knees, causing the foot to drop and toes to catch when walking, weakness of flexor muscles of the fingers used for gripping,
Weakness of throat muscles, causing trouble swallowing (dysphagia) and possibly choking, pain or discomfort as muscles weaken.