10 Polymyositis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #8: Fever
Fever occurs when the set point of body temperature increases beyond the normal range. When the set point of body temperature increases, it causes the individual to feel cold. It also causes muscle contractions as the body tries to produce heat in an effort to reach the higher temperature. Fever in younger children can lead to febrile seizures.
Fever is a common and non-specific symptom seen in various conditions such as viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections, dehydration, inflammatory conditions, and more. In the case of polymyositis, this is not a common finding but it can be seen in a small number of patients.
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