Fibromyalgia-Symptoms and Causes
March 10, 2009
Do you feel your entire body been overstressed, fatigued and tired with aches happening in almost all parts of the body? If yes, then you might be suffering from the problem of Fibromyalgia which is a medical problem characterized by paining muscles and tendons of the body. Given is a detailed study on the various symptoms and causes of this problem.
As mentioned before, pains and aches in all muscles and joints of the body is a common symptom of Fibromyalgia. The pains can range from mild (like a constant dim pain) to extreme severe ones in which the muscles can produce shooting and stabbing pains. Usually women are more affected by this problem and the stiffness and pain in muscles seems to aggravate in the morning hours. Also, there are certain tender points in the body like the back of head, shoulders, and knees amongst others which tend to ache when even little pressure is applied on them.
Along with aches and pains, other symptoms of Fibromyalgia include fatigue and a general feeling of tiredness. There is a feeling of physical and mental exhaustion in such people despite having undertaken minimal physical activity. Additionally, it has been found that people suffering from Fibromyalgia have certain sleep disorders like sleep apnea and alpha-EEG.
Along with the above mentioned main symptoms, Fibromyalgia can also display some other symptoms like abdominal pain and gas, constipation and irritable bowel syndrome. Headaches, skin sensitivities and sensitivity to light and sound can be other symptoms.
After having looked at the various symptoms of Fibromyalgia, let’s glance at its causes. Usually, it has been found that this medical problem has a genetic link and if this problem runs in your family, then you are at a higher risk. Other than genetics, certain infections and stress, be it physical or emotional, can lead to Fibromyalgia.
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