Polymyalgia Rheumatica Flashcards
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what is polymyalgia rheumatica
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Inflammatory condition of unknown cause
2
Q
who gets polymyalgia rheumatica
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over 50s
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Q
signs of Polymyalgia rheumatica
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shoulder and hip girdle stiffness, fever, reduced appetite, weight loss, malaise
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investigations of polymyalgia rheumatica
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ESR and CRP, FBC, U&E, LFT, bone profile, TFT, Creatinine kinase, RF, urinalysis
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Treatment of polymyalgia rheumatica
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Low dose corticosteroids, (Calcium, Vit D and bisphosphonates)
