Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a disease characterized by widespread pain in the musculoskeletal system, accompanied by fatigue, mood, memory and personality problems. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia exacerbates pain by altering the brain's perception of pain sensations.
Symptoms, in some cases, begin after physical trauma, surgery, infection, or serious psychological stress. In other cases, symptoms gradually worsen with no apparent cause
Fibromyalgia is more common in women than in men Fibromyalgia patients also experience headaches, temporomandibular joint disease, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, and depression.
Fibromyalgia cannot be cured, but symptoms can be controlled with medication Exercise, relaxation and stress reduction also help to improve the condition
Doctors do not know the causes of fibromyalgia, but it is likely that many factors take part in the development of the disease These factors are:
- Genetics Fibromyalgia is inherited, so it is possible that mutations in specific genes are involved in the development of the disease.
- Infections Certain diseases can cause or worsen fibromyalgia
- Physical or emotional trauma Post-traumatic stress disorder is also linked to fibromyalgia.
Why does fibromyalgia cause pain? These changes cause an abnormal increase in certain chemicals in the brain These substances take part in the perception of pain (neurotransmitters). Pain receptors in the brain also form memories of certain types of pain and become more sensitive. This condition causes a heightened response to pain signals
Fibromyalgia symptoms:
- Widespread pain The pain associated with fibromyalgia is often described as a constant dull ache that has been going on for at least three months. To be considered widespread, the pain must be felt on both sides of the body and in both the upper and lower back.
- Fatigue Fibromyalgia patients wake up feeling tired despite sleeping for a long time Pain prevents sleep Patients also have other sleep problems, such as restless legs syndrome and sleep apnea
- Consciousness problems The disease prevents patients from focusing and concentrating
- Other problems Many patients with fibromyalgia experience depression, headaches, cramps, or abdominal pain
