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Fibromyalgia as a stand-alone diagnosis is uncommon, as most fibromyalgia patients often have other chronic overlapping pain problems or mental disorders. [11] Fibromyalgia is associated with mental health issues like anxiety , [ 51 ] posttraumatic stress disorder , [ 4 ] [ 51 ] bipolar disorder , [ 51 ] alexithymia , [ 52 ] and depression.
Research shows men are more likely than women to avoid—or delay—necessary medical care, even when their symptoms disrupt their lives or become chronic. An online survey conducted by the ...
Removed "Multiple chemical sensitivity" from list of Systemic symptoms, as there is considerable controversy over whether it is a real symptom of FMS. 14:39, 16 June 2009 1,390 × 1,257 (472 KB)
By this method, body diagrams can be derived by pasting organs into one of the "plain" body images shown below. This method requires a graphics editor that can handle transparent images, in order to avoid white squares around the organs when pasting onto the body image.
A substantial overlap is seen between syndromes of orthostatic intolerance on the one hand, and either chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia on the other. [6] It affects more women than men (female-to-male ratio is at least 4:1), usually under the age of 35. [7] OI can also be a symptom of mitochondrial cytopathy. [8]
Symptoms that suggest a difference in connective tissue structure Unusually soft or velvety skin; Mild skin hyperextensibility; Unexplained striae distensae or rubae at the back, groins, thighs, breasts, and/or abdomen in adolescents, men, or pre-pubertal women without a history of significant gain or loss of body fat or weight
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is the inability to properly digest food due to a lack or reduction of digestive enzymes made by the pancreas.EPI can occur in humans and is prevalent in many conditions [1] such as cystic fibrosis, [2] Shwachman–Diamond syndrome, [3] different types of pancreatitis, [4] multiple types of diabetes mellitus (Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes), [5] advanced ...
Most men should start getting screened when they reach 50, and Black men, people with a family history of prostate cancer, and others with a higher risk should get screened starting at 40.