FIBROMYALGIA


Meaning of FIBROMYALGIA in English

n.

Chronic syndrome that is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, often at multiple sites.

The cause is unknown. A significant number of persons with fibromyalgia also have mental disorders, especially depression. Many also have overlapping symptoms of other so-called functional somatic syndromes

especially chronic fatigue syndrome

such as fatigue, stiffness, irritable bowel syndrome, and sleep disturbances. It is common in young and middle-aged women. No treatment has been proved fully effective, although medications, physical therapy, or counseling may reduce disability and help the patient cope.

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