Myopathy
It is a condition where the muscles of
the body are affected, resulting in weakness
Myopathies usually present with
equal weakness of both the arms and legs, mainly the shoulder and hips.
Sometimes there is excess fatigue on exercise.
Symptoms of
Myopathy
- Fatigue with exertion
- Stiffness and spasms
- Muscle weakness
- Lack of energy
- Muscle cramps
Causes of
Myopathy
Myopathies have various causes. Some are inherited, while
some are acquired at a later age. The identification of cause of myopathy is
important in the treatment.
Ø Inflammatory
myopathies
Ø Muscular
Dystrophies
Ø Congenital
Myopathy
Ø Metabolic
Myopathy
Ø Mitochondrial
Myopathy
Ø Channelopathies
Ø Myotonia
Congenita
Risk factors
of Myopathy
Myopathy can have some risk factors. Some drugs can
predispose to myopathy.
v Age
v Gender
v Diabetes
v Renal
impairment
v Cardiovascular
disease
v Some Drugs
Diagnosis
of Myopathy
Myopathy diagnosis needs physical examination and other
testing for identifying the cause and plan further treatment accordingly.
1. Examination
2. Muscle
power testing
3. Electromyography
(EMG)
4. Ultrasonography
5. Magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI)
6. Genetic
tests
7. Muscle
Biopsy
Dr Varun Reddy
DM Neurology, AIIMS New Delhi
Senior Neurologist
WhatsApp message us : +91 73865 77796
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