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Polymyositis
Polymyositis is a condition that consists of muscle pain and weakness, mainly at the thighs leading to difficulty standing, walking, and climbing stairs. Polymyositis is an autoimmune disorder.
Is a type of:Myositis
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Very rare
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