fibromyalgia syndrome
1Fibromyalgia — Classification and external resources The location of the nine paired tender points that comprise the 1990 American College of Rheumatology criteria for fibromyalgia. ICD 10 M …
2fibromyalgia — [fī΄brō mī al′jə] n. a chronic condition characterized by pain, tenderness, and stiffness of the muscles and joints along with fatigue and anxiety * * * fi·bro·my·al·gi·a (fī brō mī ălʹjē ə, jə) n. A syndrome characterized by chronic pain in the… …
3fibromyalgia — A syndrome of chronic pain of musculoskeletal origin but uncertain cause. The American College of Rheumatology has established diagnostic criteria that include pain on both sides of the body, both above and below the waist, as well as in an …
4fibromyalgia — /faɪbroʊmaɪˈældʒə/ (say fuybrohmuy aljuh) noun Medicine a musculoskeletal disorder, the cause of which is unknown, which has symptoms such as widespread pain and fatigue in the muscle ligaments and tendons. Also, fibromyalgia syndrome …
5syndrome — The aggregate of symptoms and signs associated with any morbid process, and constituting together the picture of the disease. SEE ALSO: disease. [G. s., a running together, tumultuous concourse; (in med.) a concurrence of symptoms, fr. syn,… …
6Chronic fatigue syndrome — This article is about the medical condition Chronic fatigue syndrome. For the symptom chronic fatigue, see Fatigue (medical). Chronic fatigue syndrome Classification and external resources ICD 10 G93.3 ICD 9 …
7Pathophysiology of chronic fatigue syndrome — The pathogenesis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is uncertain, but may involve multiple organ and body systems, including neurological, endocrinal and immunological factors.Nervous system factorsNeurological abnormalitiesCFS may involve… …
8Irritable bowel syndrome — This article is about a functional disorder. For bowel inflammation, see Inflammatory bowel disease. Irritable bowel syndrome Classification and external resources ICD 10 K58 ICD 9 …
9Myofascial pain syndrome — (MPS), also known as chronic myofascial pain (CMP), is a syndrome characterized by chronic pain caused by multiple trigger points and fascial constrictions. Among the symptoms are referred pain, limited range of motion, and sleep disturbance.[1]… …
10Gulf War syndrome — (GWS) or Gulf War illness (GWI) is an illness reported by combat veterans of the 1991 Persian Gulf War typified by symptoms including immune system disorders and birth defects. It has not always been clear whether these symptoms were related to… …
