Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My sister says she has pyomyositis. are family members more likely to get the same thing?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Polymyositis: She probably has polymyositis, an inflammatory disease causing muscle weakness and atrophy. Most cases are isolated and there is little liklihood that other family members will get this conditon.
Answered 7/20/2012
6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My sister says she has discitis. Are family members more likely to get the same thing?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My sister says she has sciatica. Are family members more likely to get the same thing?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My sister says she has narcolepsy. Are family members more likely to get the same thing?
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
My sister says she has chronic pain. Are family members more likely to get the same thing?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My sister says she has addison's disease. Are family members more likely to get the same thing?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
