noun
a disease of muscle tissue.
What is myopathy and how is it cured?
- Treatment for other disorders may include drug therapy, such as immunosuppressives, physical therapy, bracing to support weakened muscles, and surgery. The myopathies are neuromuscular disorders in which the primary symptom is muscle weakness due to dysfunction of muscle fiber.
How do you develop myopathy?
- genetics
- metabolic disorders
- endocrine disorders
- muscle injuries
- infections
- medications
- thyroid diseases
- electrolyte levels
What are the causes of myopathy?
- Types of myopathies. Doctors classify myopathies in various ways. ...
- Causes. Genetic abnormalities cause inherited myopathies. ...
- Symptoms. This type of disorder may also affect the respiratory muscles,which can lead to trouble breathing. ...
- Diagnosis. ...
- Treatment options. ...
- Living with a myopathy. ...
- Summary. ...
How to diagnose myopathy?
- Shortness of breath or trouble breathing,especially with physical exertion
- Fatigue
- Swelling in the ankles,feet,legs,abdomen and veins in the neck
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Fainting during physical activity
- Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats)
- Chest pain,especially after physical exertion or heavy meals
Definition. The myopathies are neuromuscular disorders in which the primary symptom is muscle weakness due to dysfunction of muscle fiber. Other symptoms of myopathy can include include muscle cramps, stiffness, and spasm.