What Is Myositis?
8. Diagnosis
Myositis is a rare condition and, as such, it is frequently misdiagnosed. Many physicians are unfamiliar with the disease and thus look for other probable causes for the symptoms that their patients experience. Further complicating the matter is that the primary symptoms are common to other diseases.
To diagnose the disorder, several assessments are often required. A physical assessment is the first step, but further testing is needed to pinpoint the diagnosis. Muscle biopsies are frequently needed. Other potential tools include electromyography, imaging, blood tests, nerve conduction assessment and genetic testing. A myositis blood panel helps determine the specific type.
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