Fibromyalgia and its primary care implications.
Fibromyalgia is a complex condition affecting up to six million patients. In this literature review, the prevalence, proposed etiology, differential diagnosis, and signs and symptoms of the disorder are presented. Diagnostic criteria, treatment options, and the importance of patient education are explored.
Johns Hopkins University, Bethesda, MD, USA.
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005356:Fibromyalgia / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D015995:Prevalence; D011320:Primary Health Care