Myopathies

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Treatment

Treatment depends on the cause and goals are to slow progression of the disease and relieve symptoms. Treatments range from drug therapy for the muscular dystrophies and inflammatory myopathies to simply avoiding situations that work the muscles too hard for the metabolic myopathies. Some physicians recommend that patients keep their weight down (a lighter body demands less work from the muscles) and avoid overexerting their muscles.


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