(G72) Other myopathies

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349 096 in individuals diagnosis other myopathies confirmed
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8 471 deaths with diagnosis other myopathies
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2% mortality rate associated with the disease other myopathies

Diagnosis other myopathies is diagnosed Men are 5.94% more likely than Women

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Men receive the diagnosis other myopathies

4 309 (2.3 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis other myopathies

4 162 (2.5 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease other myopathies - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 80-84

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+in in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features other myopathies

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Other myopathies - what does this mean

Other myopathies are a group of muscle diseases that are caused by a range of genetic, metabolic, inflammatory, and infectious conditions. these conditions can lead to damage to muscle fibers, which can cause weakness, pain, and difficulty with movement. in some cases, the cause of the myopathy is unknown.

What happens during the disease - other myopathies

Other myopathies is a broad term that includes a group of disorders characterized by muscle weakness and wasting due to an underlying cause other than muscular dystrophy. these conditions can be caused by genetic or acquired factors, including metabolic, endocrine, and toxic-metabolic disorders, autoimmune and inflammatory processes, and infections. in some cases, the cause may be unknown. the pathogenesis of these disorders is complex and depends on the specific cause, but generally involves damage to the muscle cells or the muscle-nerve junction, leading to impaired muscle function.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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21 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Other myopathies - Prevention

Other myopathies can be prevented by leading a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise, eating a balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking, and avoiding excessive alcohol consumption. additionally, it is important to get regular medical check-ups and to follow any recommended treatments or lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of developing a myopathy.

Specified forms of the disease

(G72.0) Drug-induced myopathy
(G72.1) Alcoholic myopathy
(G72.2) Myopathy due to other toxic agents
(G72.3) Periodic paralysis
(G72.4) Inflammatory myopathy, not elsewhere classified
(G72.8) Other specified myopathies
(G72.9) Myopathy, unspecified