Fibromyalgia
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Fibromyalgia
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Syndrome and Myofascial Pain Syndrome 7th World Congress
2007
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM or FMS) is a chronic syndrome (constellation of
signs and symptoms) characterized by diffuse or specific muscle,
joint, or bone pain, fatigue, and a wide range of other symptoms. It
is not contagious, and recent studies suggest that people with
fibromyalgia may be genetically predisposed.[1] It affects
more females than males, with a ratio of 9:1 by ACR (American College
of Rheumatology) criteria.[2] Fibromyalgia is seen in 3% to
6% of the general population, and is most commonly diagnosed in
individuals between the ages of 20 and 50, though onset can occur in
childhood. The disease is not life-threatening, though the degree of
symptoms may vary greatly from day to day with periods of flares
(severe worsening of symptoms) or remission. The syndrome is
generally perceived as non-progressive, yet that issue is still
debated.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibromyalgia
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