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Some patients also have shortness of breath, an irregular heartbeat, or other heart problems. Many times, polymyositis is idiopathic. That means the cause of the disease is not known. But, there are some theories about the causes of polymyositis, including:
No; most people do not bleed suddenly. The risk of sudden bleeding is low, and usually happens only in people with a very low platelet count. Most people will not need a blood transfusion unless they are bleeding and are very sick with a very low platelet count. Your doctor will decide if you need a transfusion. Most pregnant women with thrombocytopenia have no problems. However, you should see your doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms: