Can Myopathy Cause Death?

Since polymyositis can cause difficulty swallowing, people can become malnourished. They are also at increased risk for falling, which can lead to hip and other bone fractures, disability, or death.

What is the survival rate of myopathy?

Cumulative survival from diagnosis has been estimated at 74.9% at 5 years and 62.5% at 10 years. Pulmonary involvement represented the main cause of death. Although myopathy is not a rare symptom associated with SSc, it has not attracted sufficient attention.

Do you die from myopathy?

The prognosis for individuals with a myopathy varies. Some individuals have a normal life span and little or no disability.