Tag: Myositis
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Calf Pain
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This pain is usually muscle and its mechanism may be ischemic, inflammatory, or metabolic. For understanding the pain of muscular origin, we can also see chapter Myalgia and cramps. But sometimes the pain of bone origin or joint. Three situations are possible: – The pain is acute and brutal, and it is often a medical…
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Generalized Edema
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Generalized edema correspond to the accumulation of water in the interstitial fluids. MECHANISM: The passage of plasma water into the interstitial area depends on three factors: – Transcapillary hydrostatic pressure which increases in case of venous or lymphatic obstruction; – Osmotic pressure-related proteins (oncotic pressure) which tends to hold water in the plasma area and…
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Serum Aldolase
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The plasma concentration of this enzyme is related to muscle activity. Indications: Aid in the diagnosis of a constitutional muscle disease (myopathy) or acquired (myositis). Sample: Ask the patient about the possible taking steroids that increase aldolases (¥ 3). Take in the fasted state and at rest for at least 30 minutes to avoid increases…
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Pyomyositis
– Pyomyositis is an infection of muscle almost always due to Staphylococcus aureus, preferentially affecting the muscles of the limbs and trunk. The locations are sometimes multiple. – In the diffusion phase when the muscle is swollen, hot and painful, it is hoped that medical treatment can reduce infection. A collection phase, single-incision drainage is…
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