What is Myositis- Extremely Painful Disease Samantha is Suffering From

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is suffering from a deadly disease called Myositis, know its symptoms, causes, and treatment.

08 Nov 2022 14:01 IST

Updated On 02 Feb 2024 15:29 IST

Nowadays, actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is very busy promoting her upcoming film "Yasoda." But a few days back, the actress confessed that she is suffering from a deadly disease called Myositis.

Ever since Samantha's fans learned about her condition, they are filled with a lot of questions such as what is Myositis, what are its symptoms, causes, cure, etc.

So, you don't have to go anywhere, because we have provided all the information you need to know about the disease. Let's get started.

What is Myositis?

5 Different Types of Myositis with Symptoms

Check out the 5 different types of Myositis with their specific symptoms and causes:

1. Dermatomyositis

Skin rashes — Fatigue
Weakness in body muscles
Swallowing difficulty
Muscle pain
Uneven heartbeat
Weight loss
Gastrointestinal ulcers
Gruffness in voice
Talking of its causes, medical science has not given any specific explanation for this condition. They even say it is incurable and we can only manage its symptoms.
2. Inclusion-Body Myositis (IBM)

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3. Juvenile Myositis (JM)

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What Type of Myositis Do Samantha has?

Samantha Ruth Prabhu — Samantha was diagnosed with Myositis. So, let me tell you the actress did not disclose any of this information. But based on the information we have, we can assume its type.

First of all! Samantha cannot possess Dermatomyositis or Juvenile Myositis (JM) because even after months of the diagnosis, she looks fair and there are no rashes on her face.

Secondly, she may not be diagnosed with Inclusion-Body Myositis (IBM), because it mostly happens to men.

Now, Polymyositis and Toxic Myositis are the only left types. Samantha can be affected by anyone of them.

How Do Doctors Diagnose Myositis?

What is the Treatment of Myositis?

Can Samantha Die During Myositis?

This is the question that raises our heartbeat, but don't worry. According to Samantha's post on social media, she was diagnosed with Myositis at the very initial stage and getting best treatment.

She also mentioned that her doctor is very confident to pull her back. Watch her latest interview after revealing about Myositis:

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