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Suggest Treatment For Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Question: How many Americans are diagnosed, on average, with PMR per year? Is
it considered a common disorder for older Americans?
it considered a common disorder for older Americans?
Brief Answer:
PMR
Detailed Answer:
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Well I am not from XXXXXXX but polymyalgia rheumatica is quite common in elder population in US as well as Europe..associated does come Giant cell arteritis which is again seen in Western population..
We in the other side of the world have other vasculitis which are common..
Guess you have been diagnosed with it.. I hope it suffices your doubts.
do let me know for more queries
Regards
Dr naval
PMR
Detailed Answer:
good evening
Thank you for writing on health care magic
Well I am not from XXXXXXX but polymyalgia rheumatica is quite common in elder population in US as well as Europe..associated does come Giant cell arteritis which is again seen in Western population..
We in the other side of the world have other vasculitis which are common..
Guess you have been diagnosed with it.. I hope it suffices your doubts.
do let me know for more queries
Regards
Dr naval
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