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Myositis
Myositis is a generic medical term for any inflammatory condition of the muscles. Symptoms include muscle aches and weakness.
Is a type of:Muscle disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Dermatomyositis
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Polymyositis
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