Definition of Inclusion Body Myositis:
Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) is found in more males than females with the onset of the disease usually occurring after the age of 50. A small number of IBM cases may be hereditary (h-IBM), but most are sporadic (s-IBM), meaning there is not a direct genetic link. In most cases, Inclusion Body Myositis progresses slowly over months or years.
Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) is found in more males than females with the onset of the disease usually occurring after the age of 50. A small number of IBM cases may be hereditary (h-IBM), but most are sporadic (s-IBM), meaning there is not a direct genetic link. In most cases, Inclusion Body Myositis progresses slowly over months or years.
Symptoms of Inclusion Body Myositis:
The most common signs and Symptoms of Inclusion Body Myositis are :
Signs :
Frequent falling episodes:
Trouble climbing stairs:
Trouble standing from a seated position:
A foot that seems to drop when walking:
Weakened hand grip:
Difficulty swallowing:
Symptoms:
Weakness and noticeable shrinking of the quadriceps (main muscle of the thigh), causing falls:
Weakness in the forearm muscle:
Weakness of muscles below the knees, causing the foot to drop and the toes to catch when walking:
Weakness of the flexor muscles of the fingers used for gripping:
Weakness of throat muscles, causing swallowing problems (Dysphagia) and possible choking:
Pain and discomfort as the muscles weaken:
The most common signs and Symptoms of Inclusion Body Myositis are :
Signs :
Frequent falling episodes:
Trouble climbing stairs:
Trouble standing from a seated position:
A foot that seems to drop when walking:
Weakened hand grip:
Difficulty swallowing:
Symptoms:
Weakness and noticeable shrinking of the quadriceps (main muscle of the thigh), causing falls:
Weakness in the forearm muscle:
Weakness of muscles below the knees, causing the foot to drop and the toes to catch when walking:
Weakness of the flexor muscles of the fingers used for gripping:
Weakness of throat muscles, causing swallowing problems (Dysphagia) and possible choking:
Pain and discomfort as the muscles weaken: