Fibromyalgia

What is fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease that causes pain throughout the body and tenderness in joints, muscles, tendons and other soft tissues.

It is most common in women between the ages of 20 and 50.

What are the symptoms?

Like polymyositis or idiopathic inflammatory myopathy, fibromyalgia causes fatigue and muscle pain throughout the body, as well as sleep disturbance and depression.

Fibromyalgia causes fatigue and muscle pain throughout the body, as well as sleep disturbance and depression.

There are also several conditions that are related to fibromyalgia or have the same symptoms. This is the case of depression, sleep disorder, Lyme disease, chronic fatigue syndrome or hypothyroidism, among others.

Causes of fibromyalgia

The origin of fibromyalgia is unknown, but several factors can trigger its onset, such as physical or emotional trauma, a bacterial or viral infection or a concurrent disease such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Can it be prevented?

There is no known way to prevent fibromyalgia.

What is the treatment?

Treatment of fibromyalgia is aimed at relieving pain and combating the sleep disorder by means of drugs and relaxation techniques. Moderate physical exercise is also recommended to keep the muscles active, and psychological treatment is recommended for the depression it triggers.