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Polymyalgia rheumatica.

Authors :
Patil, Pravin
Dasgupta, Bhaskar
Source :
Pulse. Sep2013, p50-53. 2p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article focuses on the signs and pitfalls when identifying persistent polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). It mentions that the symptoms of PMR in older people can lead to disability and mental and physical deterioration. It states that PMR is considered as the most common inflammatory rheumatic disease in elder population. It says that symptoms of PMR include severe musculoskeletal pain and shoulder stiffness.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00486000
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pulse
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
90287213