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What is Polymyalgia rheumatica
Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disorder that affects the musculoskeletal system, especially the large muscle groups and the tissues around the shoulders and hips. Despite the name, the condition does not primarily damage the muscles themselves; instead, it involves an abnormal…
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Symptoms of Polymyalgia rheumatica
What are the symptoms of Polymyalgia rheumatica? The condition most often causes aching and stiffness in the shoulders, neck, and hips, especially after rest or on waking. Many people also experience marked fatigue, a general sense of illness, low-grade fever, and…
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Causes of Polymyalgia rheumatica
Polymyalgia rheumatica is caused by an abnormal inflammatory process that develops in the tissues around the shoulders, neck, and hips, and in the blood vessels and immune signaling pathways that regulate inflammation. It is not caused by wear and tear alone,…
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Diagnosis of Polymyalgia rheumatica
Polymyalgia rheumatica is usually identified through a combination of symptoms, examination findings, and supportive laboratory results rather than by a single definitive test. Clinicians suspect the condition when an older adult develops a characteristic pattern of pain and stiffness, especially in…
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Treatment for Polymyalgia rheumatica
The treatment of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is centered on suppressing inflammation, relieving pain and stiffness, and preventing complications that can arise from persistent inflammatory activity. The main treatment used is a corticosteroid, usually prednisone or prednisolone, because PMR responds rapidly to…
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Prevention of Polymyalgia rheumatica
Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition that mainly affects older adults and is characterized by pain and stiffness in the shoulders, neck, and hips. Its exact cause is not fully understood, and that limits the possibility of true prevention in the…
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FAQ about Polymyalgia rheumatica
This FAQ article explains polymyalgia rheumatica, a condition that mainly affects adults over 50 and often causes pain and stiffness around the shoulders, neck, and hips. The questions below cover what the condition is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed,…