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Inflammation of the muscles due to an immune reaction
Symptoms may include a gradual development of muscle weakness in the arms, legs and pelvis, muscle pain and tiredness
Cause unknown
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects males and females but more common in females
Can occur at any age but more often occurs in middle age to elderly adults
May be mild to severe
May be life threatening in severe cases
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Exercise regularly
Avoid exhaustion, rest when tired
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