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Viral Infections And Fibromyalgia
What Is It?
People with fibromyalgia have widespread pain, aches and stiffness in muscles and joints throughout the body along with unusual tiredness. There is no known cause of fibromyalgia. In addition, doctors cannot find a physical reason for the symptoms. Blood tests, X-rays and other tests usually are normal in people with fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is a controversial illness. Some physicians do not believe that it is a medical illness but may be a reflection of psychological distress or...
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Fibromyalgia: Causes
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CausesIn the most common type of fibromyalgia, the causes are not known. Physical injuries, emotional trauma, or viral infections such as... Read more »
What is Fibromyalgia?
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Fibromyalgia is a common syndrome in which a person has long-term, body-wide pain and tenderness in the joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft... Read more »
Viral Meningitis
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The word meningitis means any inflammation of the meninges, the membranes filled with blood vessels that cover and protect the spinal cord and... Read more »
Pharyngitis: viral
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Viral pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx (the part of the throat between the tonsils and the larynx).Causes, incidence, and risk factorsViral... Read more »
Viral Gastroenteritis
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Gastroenteritis is the medical term for infections causing inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Viruses are common causes of... Read more »
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