Myositis & Inflammatory Muscle Disease Specialist in Chandanagar: Dr. Preetham Reddy
Myositis refers to a group of rare autoimmune diseases characterized by chronic muscle inflammation, weakening, and persistent pain that typically progresses over time. This condition occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy muscle tissue. At Preetham Neuro Centre, Dr. Preetham Reddy (MD JIPMER, DM Neurology NIMS) specializes in the advanced diagnosis and long-term management of these complex neuromuscular disorders.
For patients in Chandanagar, Madinaguda, and BHEL, early intervention is critical to preventing permanent muscle atrophy. As a NIMS-trained Neurologist, Dr. Reddy provides the diagnostic depth required to treat various forms of Myositis, including:
Dermatomyositis: Managing muscle weakness accompanied by distinctive skin rashes.
Polymyositis: Treating widespread muscle weakness, particularly in the hips, thighs, and shoulders.
Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM): Specialized care for gradual muscle wasting in the knees and fingers.
Diagnosing Myositis requires elite clinical precision. We utilize advanced EMG (Electromyography) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCV) to differentiate muscle inflammation from nerve-related issues. Trust the 13+ years of clinical excellence of Dr. Preetham Reddy for personalized immunosuppressive therapy and comprehensive care to help you regain your strength and mobility.
The Role of EMG (Electromyography) in Diagnosing Myositis
At Preetham Neuro Centre, we use Electromyography (EMG) as a critical diagnostic tool to identify inflammatory muscle diseases. Because Myositis often mimics other forms of weakness, an expert EMG study is essential to differentiate between muscle-based inflammation and nerve-based disorders.
How EMG Confirms Muscle Inflammation: During an EMG, a fine needle electrode records the electrical activity of your muscles. For patients in Chandanagar and Madinaguda, Dr. Preetham Reddy (DM Neurology, NIMS) identifies specific “myopathic” patterns, including:
Spontaneous Activity: Detecting “irritable” muscle fibres that fire even at rest—a hallmark sign of active inflammation.
Small Unit Potentials: Identifying brief, low-amplitude electrical signals that indicate muscle fibre damage.
Polyphasic Motor Units: Evidence of the muscle attempting to repair itself after an autoimmune attack.
Why Choose Dr. Preetham Reddy for Myositis Diagnosis? Interpreting an EMG in suspected Myositis requires extreme clinical precision to avoid misdiagnosis. As a NIMS-trained Neurologist, Dr. Reddy provides:
Expert Clinical Correlation: We don’t just provide a report; we correlate the EMG results with your blood tests (like CPK levels) and clinical symptoms.
Precision Mapping: Identifying the best muscle site for a potential biopsy if further confirmation is needed.
Advanced Equipment: Using high-sensitivity sensors to detect the subtle electrical shifts caused by autoimmune muscle damage.
