fibromyalgia

(noun)

Chronic pain, stiffness, and tenderness of the muscles, tendons, and joints.

Related Terms

  • osteoarthritis
  • osteoporosis

Examples of fibromyalgia in the following topics:

  • Fibromyalgia

    • Fibromyalgia is a medical disorder characterized by chronic widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to pressure.
    • Fibromyalgia affects women at higher rates than men, and approximately two to four percent of the total population is affected.
    • There is no single test that can fully diagnose fibromyalgia, and as such, fibromyalgia is typically a diagnosis of exclusion.
    • They then narrow down the diagnosis by eliminating the possible disorders one by one until only fibromyalgia is left.
    • The general cause and physiology of fibromyalgia is unknown, though fibromyalgia patients show structural and behavioral differences compared to the brains of unaffected individuals.
  • Joints and Aging

    • Joint pain can be caused by a variety of health problems, from arthritis to fibromyalgia.
  • Rheumatism and Arthritis

    • Some countries use the word rheumatism to describe fibromyalgia syndrome.
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