page_title: Acquired non-inflammatory myopathy
section_title: Treatment
hierarchical_section_title: Acquired non-inflammatory myopathy / Treatment
caption_attribution_description: English: NAPLES, Italy (Nov. 2, 2011) Operations Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Funderburk, right, lifts weights during physical therapy in the Physical Therapy Department at the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Felicito Rustique/Released)
context_page_description: Acquired non-inflammatory myopathy is a neurological disorder primarily affecting skeletal muscle, most commonly in the limbs of humans, resulting in a weakness or dysfunction in the muscle. A myopathy refers to a problem or abnormality with the myofibrils, which compose muscle tissue. In general, non-inflammatory myopathies are a grouping of muscular diseases not induced by an autoimmune-mediated inflammatory pathway. These muscular diseases usually arise from a pathology within the muscle tissue itself rather than the nerves innervating that tissue. ANIM has a wide spectrum of causes which include drugs and toxins, nutritional imbalances, acquired metabolic dysfunctions such as an acquired defect in protein structure, and infections.
  Acquired non-inflammatory myopathy is a different diagnosis than inflammatory myopathy. Inflammatory myopathies are a direct result of some type of autoimmune mediated pathway whereas ANIM is not the result of a dysfunction of the immune system.
context_section_description: Treatment for acquired noninflammatory myopathy is directed towards resolution of the underlying condition, pain management, and muscle rehabilitation.
  Drug induced ANIMs can be reversed or improved by tapering off of the drugs and finding alternative care.  Hyperthyroidism induced ANIM can be treated through anti-thyroid drugs, surgery and not eating foods high in Iodine such as kelp.  Treatment of the hyperthyroidism results in complete recovery of the myopathy.   ANIM caused by vitamin D deficiency can easily be resolved by taking vitamin supplements and increasing one's exposure to direct sunlight.
  Pain can be managed through massaging affected areas and the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).  
  Exercise, physical therapy, and occupational therapy can be used to rehabilitate affected muscle areas and resist the atrophy process.
  As with all myopathies, the use of walkers, canes, and braces can assist with the mobility of the afflicted individual.
caption: Physical Therapy can be used to alleviate atrophy and soreness from ANIM
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