Myositis of the chest is an inflammation of the muscle tissue. Causes of the disease are:
- infection;
- parasitic diseases;
- intoxication;
- hypothermia of the body ;
- physical trauma.
In some cases, myositis of the muscles of the chest can develop in representatives of certain professions, in which people are for a long time in a static position.
Symptoms of myositis of the chest
The main manifestations of the inflammatory disease are as follows:
- aching pain near the surface of the sternum;
- muscle spasms;
- weakness and numbness of the muscles;
- difficulties in performing a number of movements (slopes, turns);
- seals in the affected area.
As the disease develops, symptoms such as:
- puffiness and redness of the skin over the affected area;
- increased body temperature;
- headache;
- cough and shortness of breath;
- increased sensitivity of the skin.
Sometimes a patient with difficulty makes swallowing movements due to pain in the throat and larynx.
Treatment of myositis of the thorax
Even if you know how to treat myositis of the chest, it is not advisable to practice self-medication. As already noted above, the etiology of the disease is diverse, and the therapy prescribed by a specialist will depend on the cause of the disease.
General approaches to the treatment of myositis of the chest are as follows:
- elimination of the load on the muscles;
- use of anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs;
- application of ointments and compresses with a warming effect;
- physiotherapy;
- Exercise therapy;
- Manual procedures.
In the process of treatment is very important special diet with a lot of fiber and the exclusion of sweet, salty, spicy foods and alcohol.
Infectious myositis can not do without antibiotics. If parasites become the cause of the inflammation of the muscles, then anthelmintic treatment is required.