Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia or Fibromyalgia Syndrome is a common and chronic musculoskeletal disorder. It is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, diffuse tenderness in the joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissue and a heightened and painful response to pressure. It is usually accompanied by chronic fatigue, sleep disturbance, difficulties with memory, moodiness etc. Fibromyalgia is diagnosed by putting mild pressure on specific trigger points on the body, which elicit pain. These trigger points are located in specific spots on the neck, shoulders, arms, back, hips and legs.
Causes or Possible Risk Factors
- Genetics
- Infections
- Physical or emotional trauma
Symptoms
- Chronic widespread pain
- Heightened pain in response to tactile pressure
- Constant dull ache, typically arising from muscles
- Decreased pain threshold or tender points
- Numbness or tingling in the fingers and feet
- Muscle knots, cramping, and weakness
- Morning stiffness
- Fatigue
- Sleep disturbance
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Chronic headaches
- Dryness in mouth, nose, and eyes
- Hypersensitivity to cold and/or heat
- Inability to concentrate (called "fibro fog")
- Incontinence
- Irritable bowel syndrome
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