Myopathies

Since the myopathies are chronic diseases, it is important for patients to practice good general health measures, including a well-balanced nutritional diet, maintenance of normal weight, and proper management of any other chronic illnesses. Physical therapy and regular exercise to regain and maintain muscle strength are also important in the treatment of myopathy.

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When evaluating patients with possible myopathic symptoms, rheumatologists must consider a rare, but important, group of inherited disorders: the metabolic myopathies. However, their diagnosis often remains a challenge. Early recognition of these primary metabolic myopathies is essential to help prevent disease morbidity and mortality from rhabdomyolysis. Here, we focus on the metabolic myopathies that present…

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