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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:
Signs and symptoms[edit] The hallmark of polymyositis is weakness and/or loss of muscle mass in the proximal musculature, as well as flexion of the neck and torso. These symptoms can be associated with marked pain in these areas as well.