10 Polymyositis Symptoms
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Fever
Polymyositis may be accompanied by a low-grade fever that comes and goes. An elevated body temperature may be part of an immune response to a perceived threat, and low-grade fevers are frequently associated with autoimmune disorders.5Polymyositis and Necrotizing Myopathy. NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders), 26 Mar. 2020, rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/polymyositis/
Viral infections, such as the flu or the common cold, may trigger increased inflammation for some people with polymyositis. Potential symptoms include a sore throat, fever or increased fatigue and muscle aches. A fever may also cause chills, night sweats or muscle spasms.5Polymyositis and Necrotizing Myopathy. NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders), 26 Mar. 2020, rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/polymyositis/
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