Samantha Ruth Prabhu Diagnosis Of Myositis: South’s famous actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is in the news for her upcoming film. Her film Khushi is about to release. As soon as the release date of the film is out, Samantha’s illness is being talked about everywhere.
This is because in the year 2022, Samantha told in an interview that she is suffering from a disease called myositis. Due to this, she took a break from her work for a few years. Let us know in detail what is the disease of ‘myositis’?
What is myositis disease?
Actually, in the disease of myositis, the immunity of a person attacks the muscles. Due to which swelling starts in the body. This swelling is so dangerous that it starts weakening your muscles. Due to which severe pain starts in the body.
For your information, let us tell you that myositis is a type of myopathy. It is used in diseases that affect the muscles attached to the bones a lot. There are many types of myositis that affect the muscles of the body in many ways.
Symptoms of myositis?
muscle weakness and pain
Joint pain and constant fatigue
Pain, swelling and fatigue
Having trouble breathing or having trouble eating anything.
Causes of myositis
It is not that only a person suffering from a disease can suffer from this problem. Rather, this disease can also happen to a healthy person. Myositis is an autoimmune disease. In autoimmune diseases, instead of protecting your immunity from external diseases, it starts attacking you. People with autoimmune diseases have an increased chance of developing myositis.
Lupus
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scleroderma
Some people develop myositis after having a viral infection such as the common cold, flu, influenza, HIV, etc.
How is myositis treated?
To treat myositis, it is very important to first test your entire body. These important tests are as follows.
Blood Tests
MRI
EMG (Electromyography)
Biopsy
Myositis treatment
For your information, let us tell you that at present there is no specific treatment for this disease. In this disease, the doctor keeps an eye on the daily lifestyle routine of the patient. Also, he keeps an eye on the kind of changes happening in your body. He treats the symptoms until your disease is cured or under control.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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