Fibromyalgia syndrome is characterised by chronic pain, stiffness, and the tenderness of muscles, tendons, and joints, without detectable inflammation.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes generalised pain and muscle stiffness in many parts of the body.
Fibromyalgia Syndrome is considered as a systemic issue involving biochemical, neuro-endocrine, and physiologic abnormalities, resulting in issues with pain processing and perception.
Fibromyalgia is common and affects around 2-5 in every 100 people, most commonly young to middle-aged women.
The causes of Fibromyalgia Syndrome are not completely understood, but it is likely that fibromyalgia is a problem with the brain, rather than the muscles and bones.
However, there are several potential causes and risk factors that are currently associated with, or increase one’s risk for developing this condition:
The common symptoms are:
Other symptoms may include:
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