Symptoms of Polymyalgia Rheumatica:
Symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica often appear suddenly without warning and tend to be worse in the early hours of the day. The most commonly affected areas are the:
Polymyalgia rheumatica causes pain and stiffness, usually on both sides of the body. Other common symptoms include:
- Fatigue
- Low-grade fever
- Loss of appetite
- Anemia
- Low-grade fever
Causes of Polymyalgia Rheumatica:
The exact cause of polymyalgia rheumatica is still unknown, but genetics and environmental factors are believed to play a role.
Treatments for Polymyalgia Rheumatica:
While there is no cure for polymyalgia rheumatica, there are several treatments that help reduce symptoms. These include:
- Corticosteroids
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs)
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