polymyalgia
Widespread Muscle Pain
Plain-language definition
Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition causing severe muscle stiffness and pain. Closely associated with giant cell arteritis - both share elevated ESR/CRP.
Where this term comes up
“History of polymyalgia rheumatica: Muscle pain and stiffness condition”
Guide · Eye Symptoms After 50 - Giant Cell Arteritis Warning Signs
“Polymyalgia rheumatica: shoulder/hip stiffness”
Condition · Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
“Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant-cell arteritis.”
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- Test or diagnostic term
- Also written as
- polymyalgia rheumatica
Diagnostic terms describe tests, measurements, imaging, or exam techniques used to understand eye and neuro-ophthalmic problems.
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A note on medical context
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