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Polymyalgia Rheumatica
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Summary
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
is an
Inflammatory Disorder
characterized by
Muscle Pain
and stiffness, primarily affecting the shoulders and hips, and is most common in
Individuals over 50 years old
. It is often associated with
Giant Cell Arteritis
and is effectively treated with corticosteroids, though the
Exact cause
remains unknown.
Concepts
Inflammatory Disorder
Muscle Pain
Stiffness
Shoulders
Hips
Giant Cell Arteritis
Corticosteroids
Elderly Population
Autoimmune Disease
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
Temporal Arteritis
Jaw Claudication
Relevant Degrees
Pathology of the Digestive System 67%
Pathological Physiology 33%
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