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My parents are worried about my health now that i have myositis. why? is it bad?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Depends: Myositis is often part of a systemic illness, e.G, autoimmune disease. It can be bad by causing pain, weakness, and damage to other organs from the underlying pathology.
Answered 3/11/2012
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