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Diseases

Myositis

Inflammation of muscle tissue. There are many causes of myositis, including injury, medications, and diseases, such as dermatomyositis. Myositis may Require no treatment, stopping medications, or treatment of an underlying disease, if present.

SYMPTOMS

  • Muscle weakness, sometimes with muscle pain.
  • General tiredness and fatigue.
  • Trouble climbing stairs, standing from a seated position, or reaching up.
  • Difficulty swallowing or breathing.
  • Rash on knuckles, chest, face and back.
  • Persistent dry cough.

CAUSES

  • Statins
  • Colchicine
  • Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine)
  • Alpha-interferon
  • Cocaine
  • Alcohol

Chitradurga

Seebara, Behind Indian Oil Petrol Bunk, Basavakumara Swamy Mutt, Chitradurga - 577504

Kunigal

K Huraliborsandra, Gowdgere Post, Dhomratti Temple Road, Kunigal, Tumakuru District. - 572130

Bengaluru

36, KG Gollarapalya, Bolare (P), Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru - 560082