What Is Myositis?
4. Inclusion Body Myositis
Inclusion body myositis occurs most often in people 50 years of age and older and is rarely diagnosed in people younger than that. This is the one type of myositis that males are more likely to develop than females. Onset is almost always gradual. Increased falling, a weak hand grip and difficulty rising from a seated position are typically the first symptoms experienced.
As the condition progresses, individuals may notice their muscles begin to atrophy. Pain and discomfort increase as well. A person with IBM experiences increasing difficulty with tasks such as writing, climbing stairs and walking. They may also trip frequently as muscles in the foot or leg begin to weaken. Difficulty swallowing is a commonly experienced symptom in IBM.
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