neuromyositis /neu·ro·myo·si·tis/ (-mi″o-si´tis) neuritis blended with myositis.
Patient discussion about neuromyositis.
neu·ro·my·o·si·tis (n r  -m  -s t s)n. Neuritis with inflammation of the related muscles. No longer in technical use. |
neuromyositis
neuritis with myositis.
Patient discussion about neuromyositis.
Q. Does my son have dermatomyositis? My son is 6 years old and he is very weak. He gets very tired after doing the simplest things like going for a walk. He also has a rash on his neck. What could this be?
A. Dermatomyositis is a muscle disease, which is characterized by chronic muscle inflammation accompanied by muscle weakness. Its' main symptom is a skin rash that precedes or accompanies progressive muscle weakness. The rash looks patchy, with bluish-purple or red discolorations, and characteristically develops on the eyelids and on muscles used to extend or straighten joints, including knuckles, elbows, heels, and toes. Red rashes may also occur on the face, neck, shoulders, upper chest, back, and other locations, and there may be swelling in the affected areas. If you are worried, take your son to see the Doctor. If your doctor thinks your son has polymyositis or dermatomyositis, he may refer you to a rheumatologist which is a doctor who diagnoses and treats problems to do with muscles, joints and bones.
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