### Acquired myopathies Acquired myopathies develop over time and can be due to other medical disorders, infections, electrolyte imbalances, exposure to certain medications, etc... Cases of acquired myopathy: #### Autoimmune or inflammatory myopathy In autoimmune myopathy, the body attacks itself and causes problems in muscle function. #### Toxic myopathy The toxic type occurs when the poison or drug interferes with the structure or function of the muscles. #### Poisons such as alcohol and toluene Medicines such as immunotherapy, corticosteroids, cholesterol-lowering drugs, colchicine, amiodarone, chloroquine, etc. #### Endocrine myopathies This type of myopathy occurs when hormones disrupt muscle function. Thyroid: Hypothyroidism is more common. But hyperthyroidism can also be a problem. Parathyroid: Hyperthyroidism leads to increased calcium levels. Adrenal: such as Addison's disease and Cushing's syndrome #### Infectious myopathies Infectious myopathies occur due to infection and affect muscle function, which can include: - Viral infections such as HIV, influenza and Epstein-Barr - Bacterial pyomyositis - Lyme disease - parasitic infections such as toxoplasmosis, trichinosis, cystic cercus cous - fungal infections such as candida and coccidiomycosis - Electrolyte imbalance High or low levels of the following electrolytes can interfere with muscle function: - Potassium: hypokalemia (low), hyperkalemia (high) - Magnesium: Hypermagnesemia (high) #### Critical illness myopathy This type of disease is in the organs and muscles that help you breathe... This complication occurs when you are kept in the intensive care unit. Such conditions can be caused in part by staying in bed for a long time or by drugs given to the patient during care, such as muscle relaxants, such as corticosteroids or sedatives.

What people get myopathy There is a possibility of contracting this disease in every person. The factors that may increase the risk of contracting this disease are as follows: - Having a family history - an autoimmune, metabolic or endocrine disorder - Exposure to some drugs or poisons The prevalence of myopathy depends on its type. What are the symptoms of myopathy?. Many myopathies have common symptoms, these common symptoms are as follows: - Muscle weakness is usually more common and severe in the upper arms, shoulders and thighs. - Cramping, stiffness and muscle spasm are felt. - Feeling tired after activity - lack of energy How does myopathy make the patient feel? Patients suffering from myopathy suffer from such problems: - Difficulty in performing daily life activities such as bathing, dressing or combing hair. - Difficulty rising from a chair, climbing stairs, or activities that require raising the arm, such as changing a light bulb - cramping or muscle spasm - Muscular fatigue following activity - shortness of breath with effort The muscles of the arms and legs are usually not affected. How is myopathy diagnosed?.. To diagnose the disease, the doctor will ask about your medical and family history, prescribed medications and your symptoms. Also, a physical examination will be done for you, which includes checking your muscle strength, balance, feelings, etc... The tests that may be considered for the patient are as follows: - blood test - electromyography - MRI imaging - genetic tests - muscle biopsy Treatment of myopathy After the diagnosis of this disease by the doctor, according to the symptoms you have, a special treatment plan will be considered for you... Most treatments include physical therapy, occupational therapy and some types of exercise, other more specific treatments vary depending on the patient's symptoms. In general, most acquired myopathies can be controlled and treated to minimize the symptoms caused by the disease. Some hereditary myopathies have specific treatment strategies that prevent the progression of the disease. Currently, hereditary myopathies do not have a definitive treatment.. But people can control this disease with physical therapy and doing certain types of exercise. ### Inflammatory and autoimmune-related myopathies The goal of treating this type of myopathy is to reduce inflammation and the autoimmune response of your body... This type of myopathy is usually treated with such solutions: - drugs that suppress the immune system - Corticosteroids Hereditary and genetic myopathies Most hereditary and genetic myopathies do not have specific treatment.. The control and treatment considered for this disease are different depending on the patient's symptoms. Duchenne muscular dystrophy and pump disease are disorders that can be treated with certain drugs ### Other acquired myopathies The physician controls acquired myopathies, including endocrine, toxic, and infectious myopathies, by treating the underlying disease that leads to the myopathy. Toxic-related myopathies are treated by stopping stimulants such as alcohol and toluene or drugs such as statins. Muscular symptoms caused by bacterial, viral or other organism infections are treated with antibiotics.