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What are myopathies ?
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Muscle Disease: Myopathy is a general term meaning "muscle disease". There are many different kinds such as muscular dystrophy, rhabdomyolysis, etc... They are usually associated with muscle dysfunction, atrphy, pain or cramping. A specific diagnosis requires a physical exam, testing and possible biopsy.
Answered 1/21/2012
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Muscle disease: Myopathies are pathology related to muscle. There is a broad spectrum of disease from the simple to the fatal.
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