5 Facts you should know about

Polymyositis

A group of muscle diseases, characterized by chronic muscle inflammation and weakness

Polymyositis mostly affects the skeletal muscle

Muscle weakness can cause difficulties climbing stairs, rising from a seated position, lifting objects, or reaching overhead

Most cases are seen in adults between the ages of 31 and 60 years

The disease is more common among women and among black individuals

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