Fibromyalgia

Authors

  • Izaz ur Rahman EditorDepartment of Physiology, Saidu Medical College, Saidu Sharif, Swat

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52206/jsmc.2022.12.1.698

Abstract

Fibromyalgia is a chronic widespread pain disorder affecting individuals of different age groups, sex and socio cultural background. It is estimated to affect 2-5% of western population. Fibromyalgia is a chronic non inflammatory, non-autoimmune central afferent processing disorder leading to a diffuse pain syndrome. The symptoms include widespread pain, fatigue, stiffness and sleep disturbance, cognitive problems and mood disorders (anxiety, depression or both)

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Published

12-03-2022

How to Cite

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Rahman I ur. Fibromyalgia. J Saidu Med Coll [Internet]. 2022 Mar. 12 [cited 2026 Nov. 10];12(1):1-2. Available from: http://jsmc.pk/index.php/jsmc/article/view/698