Fibromyalgia
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Also known as: fibrositis, fibromyositisContent medically reviewed byDr. Shreenidhi Kulkarni·MS, OrthopaedicsWhat is Fibromyalgia?Treatment optionsNutritional adviceHow is this diagnosed?PreventionPreventionIt cannot be prevented. Medication and lifestyle changes can improve the symptoms. Pain: constant dull body pain that lasts for more than 3 months Sleep problems Cognitive difficulty: it is usually referred as fibro fog; difficulties in focusing or paying attention Fatigue: People with this condition often feel tired and weak and tend to sleep for longer periods, but wakes up with pain Exact cause is not known. The factors which could trigger the condition include: Genetics: Certain gene mutations are responsible for this condition. This tends to run in the families Infection: Prior infections can trigger fibromyalgia and worsen the symptoms Physical or emotional trauma: People with physical or emotional trauma can develop this condition Stress: Stress leaves its effect for a long time; this can also be a triggering factor The risk factors include: Gender - Fibromyalgia is more common in women Family history Other medical conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Pain and Fatigue Sleep problems
Pain: constant dull body pain that lasts for more than 3 months
Sleep problems
Cognitive difficulty: it is usually referred as fibro fog; difficulties in focusing or paying attention
Fatigue: People with this condition often feel tired and weak and tend to sleep for longer periods, but wakes up with pain
Exact cause is not known. The factors which could trigger the condition include:
Genetics: Certain gene mutations are responsible for this condition. This tends to run in the families
Infection: Prior infections can trigger fibromyalgia and worsen the symptoms
Physical or emotional trauma: People with physical or emotional trauma can develop this condition
Stress: Stress leaves its effect for a long time; this can also be a triggering factor
The risk factors include:
Gender - Fibromyalgia is more common in women
Family history
Other medical conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.
Pain and Fatigue
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