Fibromyalgia Flashcards
1
Q
What is fibromyalgia?
A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyl98z07ZHM
A medical condition characterised by chronic widespread pain and a heightened pain response to pressure
2
Q
Which sex is fibromyalgia more common in?
A
Females - 10:1
3
Q
What are risk factors for the development of fibromyalgia?
A
- Female
- Middle age
- Low household income
- Divorced
- Low educational status
