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Fibromyalgia is a common condition characterized by long-term, body-wide pain and tender points in joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. Fibromyalgia has also been linked to fatigue, morning stiffness, sleep... |
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Symptoms
The overwhelming characteristic of fibromyalgia is long-standing, body-wide pain with defined tender points. Tender...
Causes
The cause of this disorder is unknown. Physical or emotional trauma may play a role in development of the syndrome. Some...
Tests
Diagnosis of fibromyalgia requires a history of a least 3 months of widespread pain, and pain and tenderness in at least...
Treatments
In mild cases, symptoms may go away when stress is decreased or lifestyle changes are implemented. A combination of...
Prevention
There is no proven prevention for this disorder. However, over the years, the treatment and management of the disease...
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