Why Polymyalgia Rheumatica happens?
It happens due to the inflammation in membrane surrounding the joints, tendons and bursa near the hips and shoulders. Though the main problem is on the joints of shoulders and hips, but upper arm, thighs and few other parts of the body also get affected. Age and sex of Polymyalgia Rheumatica Generally, this problem occurs after 55 years of age. Polymyalgia Rheumatica is prevalent more in women than men. Symptoms of Polymyalgia Rheumatica Many symptoms occur in Polymyalgia Rheumatica apart from pain and stiffness in the shoulders, lower back, hips, thighs, upper arms, neck etc. This symptom becomes worse in the morning time. Other symptoms include weight loss, tiredness, fever, swelling in joint, problem in walking etc. Diagnosis of Polymyalgia Rheumatica After taking the details about the symptoms, doctors suggest any diagnosis. One kind of blood test, which is known as erythrocyte sedimentation rate or shortly ESR is done to check any kind of inflammation at any part of the body. Dura
