How Do You Identify Myositis?
Myositis is the inflammation of the muscles within the body. Inflammation of the skeletal muscles occurs because of an infection, injury or autoimmune disease. According to the Johns Hopkins Myositis Center, diagnosing the condition requires multiple medical tests and a thorough physical examination. Myositis can be temporary because of injury or it can be chronic due to an autoimmune disorder. The chronic form has periods of activity followed by times of remission. Even after treatment begins, the active phase of the condition may last for two to three years. Assess muscle weakness in the body. According to Johns Hopkins Myositis Center, the most frequently affected muscles are closest to the trunk of the body. Weakness while climbing stairs and raising hands over the head provide valuable clues in assessing muscle strength in the hips and shoulders. Evaluate for pain in the skeletal muscles during movement and for fatigue. According to the Arthritis Foundation, myositis may also caus
