How is rheumatism myositis treated

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Polymyositis is a common disease, but many people don't pay attention to it, and they don't know what harm it has and how to treat it. I got this disease last year. Now I'll share my experience with you and teach you.

How is rheumatism myositis treated

First: - general treatment of polymyositis and dermatomyositis patients in the active period of the disease should rest in bed, do passive limb activities, in order to prevent muscle and joint contracture. In the recovery period of the disease, appropriate activities can be carried out to avoid excessive fatigue, and violent activities should not be carried out in the early stage of the disease. At the same time, pay attention to keep warm, avoid infection and pregnancy.

Second: corticosteroid is the first choice for polymyositis and dermatomyositis, in which prednisone (prednisone) or prednisolone (prednisolone) is the most widely used. Fluorine containing corticosteroids, such as dexamethasone, can cause muscle weakness in the proximal extremities, which is called hormonal myopathy.

Third: immunosuppressive therapy should be considered in the following cases: ① the effect of corticosteroid treatment is not good. ② Contraindications for corticosteroids. ③ Corticosteroid treatment was effective, but there were serious adverse reactions or relapses. The combination of immunosuppressant and corticosteroid can improve the clinical symptoms quickly.

matters needing attention

Polymyositis patients must not be able to drink often, so the healing of the wound is not very good. Smoking should also be forbidden, which is bad for the respiratory function of the lung.