Inflammation of the muscles - myositis - a disease that is characterized by an inflammatory process in the muscle fibers. Foci of inflammation in myositis are usually palpable - they look like small, hard nodules. Their palpation is accompanied by soreness.
Causes and symptoms of the disease
Inflammation of the muscles can develop due to:
- parasites;
- injuries;
- toxic effects;
- infections;
- regular hypothermia;
- occupational diseases.
Most often, myositis becomes a complication of viral diseases.
A symptom characteristic of muscle inflammation is aching pain. At first it is barely perceptible, but over time its intensity increases. Usually soreness disappears after a short rest. In the most difficult cases, pain without medication does not go away. The skin in place over the inflammation turns red, it becomes hot, very often there are swelling. At advanced stages, muscle weakness develops. Possible muscle atrophy .
How to treat muscle inflammation?
First you will have to undergo diagnostics. This is necessary to determine the cause of myositis. Because treating antibiotics with inflammation of parasitic origin will not be very effective.
Regardless of the reason for myositis, prescribe painkillers and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs:
- Nurofen;
- Diclofenac;
- Ketonal.
Ointments that have a warming effect are very effective against inflammation of the muscles:
- Apisatron;
- Finalgon;
- Nikofleks.
They help improve muscle trophism and reduce stress on them. This reduces the intensity of pain.
In acute forms of myositis, the patient is recommended to adhere to bed rest, so that the muscles are more at rest. If the inflammation is accompanied by a fever, you can take an antipyretic .