by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | May 17, 2023 | Chronic Condition, Myositis
Generally, the term “myositis” describes inflammation of the muscles. Exercise, injuries, infections, diseases, etc. can cause this temporary inflammation and soreness in your muscles. However, “myositis” is also often used to refer to a group of rare autoimmune...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Sep 3, 2022 | Myositis
Myositis, which can be directly translated to “muscle inflammation”, encompasses any condition that causes inflammation to muscles. It is caused by white blood cells, whose normal role is to act as a protector in your body’s immune system. In this case, though,...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Jul 8, 2022 | Myositis
Myositis is an umbrella term that refers to any condition that causes pain and inflammation in the muscles within the body. There are several different triggers of myositis, though generally, symptoms include weakness, swelling, and pain in the muscles. If the...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | May 27, 2022 | Myositis
Myositis is a rare autoimmune disease that most commonly causes weakness, aches, and pain in the body’s muscles. Myositis is often found to cause inflammation in larger muscle groups such as the hips, thighs, or shoulders. Because it can cause weakening in the...
