Samantha Ruth Prabhu A rare medical condition named Naam has recently been diagnosed Myositis. She said doctors are confident of her full recovery. However, she claims remission of the disease is taking longer than expected. The actress shared on her Instagram post ” A few months ago I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called myositis. I was hoping to share this after it goes into remission. But it’s taking a bit longer than I hoped. I am slowly realizing that we don’t always have to put up a strong front. Accepting this vulnerability is something I still struggle with. Doctors are confident that I will recover completely soon. I have had good days and bad days…. Physically and emotionally….and when it seems like I can’t handle another day of this, somehow the moment passes. I guess that just means I’m one more day closer to recovery.”Also Read – Samantha Ruth Prabhu Diagnosed With Auto Immune Disease Myositis – Check Out Heartfelt Post
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Myositis is a condition in which your immune system attacks your muscles. It causes chronic inflammation, which causes swelling and goes away over time. This inflammation eventually makes your muscles feel increasingly weak. Myositis is a type of myopathy. Myopathy is a general term that refers to diseases that affect the muscles that attach to your bones. It usually affects the muscles of your arms and shoulders, legs, hips, stomach and spine. Also Read – Shakunthalam Release Date Out: Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s next film will release on this date
Reasons:
Scientists are unsure what causes myositis. Genetic and environmental factors may play a role. Factors such as: exposure to viruses, bacteria, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, smoking, recreational drugs, nutritional supplements, dust, gas or fumes.
Types and Features:
There are 5 types of myositis: dermatomyositis, inclusion-body myositis, juvenile myositis, polymyositis, and toxic myositis.
1. Dermatomyositis Characterized by purplish-red spots on the face, chest, neck and back.
- Other symptoms include:
- Rough skin
- tiredness
- muscle weakness
- muscle pain
- Weight loss
- irregular heartbeat,
2. Inclusion-body myositis (IBM) Affects more men than women and mainly affects people over 50 years of age. It affects one side more than the other. Its features include:
- muscle weakness
- balance problems
- Losing grip
- muscle pain
3. Juvenile myositis (JM) Affects children. It affects girls more than boys. Its features include:
- Red-purple rash
- Fatigue, mood swings
- Abdominal pain
- Difficulty getting up from a sitting position
- muscle weakness
4. Polymyositis Begins with symptoms such as muscle weakness. The disease first attacks the muscles near the trunk. Its signs and symptoms are:
- Muscle weakness and pain
- Swallowing problems
- balance problems
- Dry cough
- Thick skin of hands
- Weight loss
5. Toxic myopathy (also known as toxic myositis) is a type of myositis that is believed to be caused by drugs or chemicals.
- Muscle weakness with or without muscle pain
- Fatigue after walking or standing up
- Falling or tripping
- Difficulty climbing or reaching up stairs
- Difficulty swallowing or breathing
Treatment:
There is no cure for myositis. A doctor will treat your symptoms to reduce their impact on your daily life. Their goal will be to treat your symptoms until your myositis is in remission (when your muscles have little or no inflammation). Stretching and exercises will be prescribed by the doctor as they will help reduce pain and stiffness in the affected areas
